adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, in a time of danger a child will give courage to the strong man.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Mac Strann sat by the ruined house alone.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Not only was there a singular sense of nakedness, but it seemed to him also that the roaring of the rain became a hostile voice of threatening at the same instant.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
ApollonounUS /əˈpɑːloʊ/
(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
ARROYOnounUS /ərˈɔɪoʊ/
a stream or brook
From this reading THE ARROYO He disappeared, instantly, in that shivering curtain of greyness.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not only was there a singular sense of nakedness, but it seemed to him also that the roaring of the rain became a hostile voice of threatening at the same instant.
basenounUS /beɪs/
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Not only was there a singular sense of nakedness, but it seemed to him also that the roaring of the rain became a hostile voice of threatening at the same instant.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only was there a singular sense of nakedness, but it seemed to him also that the roaring of the rain became a hostile voice of threatening at the same instant.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mac Strann sat by the ruined house alone.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Now, in a time of danger a child will give courage to the strong man.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Now, in a time of danger a child will give courage to the strong man.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
curtainnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading THE ARROYO He disappeared, instantly, in that shivering curtain of greyness.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Now, in a time of danger a child will give courage to the strong man.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading THE ARROYO He disappeared, instantly, in that shivering curtain of greyness.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Now, in a time of danger a child will give courage to the strong man.
greynessnoun
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE ARROYO He disappeared, instantly, in that shivering curtain of greyness.
Haw-Hawnoun
a loud laugh that sounds like a horse neighing
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ARROYO He disappeared, instantly, in that shivering curtain of greyness.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Not only was there a singular sense of nakedness, but it seemed to him also that the roaring of the rain became a hostile voice of threatening at the same instant.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mac Strann sat by the ruined house alone.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ARROYO He disappeared, instantly, in that shivering curtain of greyness.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Not only was there a singular sense of nakedness, but it seemed to him also that the roaring of the rain became a hostile voice of threatening at the same instant.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE ARROYO He disappeared, instantly, in that shivering curtain of greyness.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
LangleynounUS /ˈlæŋli/
unit of solar radiation
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading Mac Strann sat by the ruined house alone.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Now, in a time of danger a child will give courage to the strong man.
nakednessnoun
the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind
From this reading Not only was there a singular sense of nakedness, but it seemed to him also that the roaring of the rain became a hostile voice of threatening at the same instant.
necknounUS /nek/
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only was there a singular sense of nakedness, but it seemed to him also that the roaring of the rain became a hostile voice of threatening at the same instant.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, in a time of danger a child will give courage to the strong man.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARROYO He disappeared, instantly, in that shivering curtain of greyness.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Not only was there a singular sense of nakedness, but it seemed to him also that the roaring of the rain became a hostile voice of threatening at the same instant.
Patroclusnoun
(Greek mythology) a friend of Achilles who was killed in the Trojan War; his death led Achilles to return to the fight after his quarrel with Agamemnon
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading Not only was there a singular sense of nakedness, but it seemed to him also that the roaring of the rain became a hostile voice of threatening at the same instant.
ruinedadjectiveUS /ˈruːənd/
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading Mac Strann sat by the ruined house alone.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Not only was there a singular sense of nakedness, but it seemed to him also that the roaring of the rain became a hostile voice of threatening at the same instant.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mac Strann sat by the ruined house alone.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Not only was there a singular sense of nakedness, but it seemed to him also that the roaring of the rain became a hostile voice of threatening at the same instant.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Not only was there a singular sense of nakedness, but it seemed to him also that the roaring of the rain became a hostile voice of threatening at the same instant.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading THE ARROYO He disappeared, instantly, in that shivering curtain of greyness.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading Not only was there a singular sense of nakedness, but it seemed to him also that the roaring of the rain became a hostile voice of threatening at the same instant.
Strann
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From this reading Mac Strann sat by the ruined house alone.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Now, in a time of danger a child will give courage to the strong man.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ARROYO He disappeared, instantly, in that shivering curtain of greyness.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARROYO He disappeared, instantly, in that shivering curtain of greyness.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Not only was there a singular sense of nakedness, but it seemed to him also that the roaring of the rain became a hostile voice of threatening at the same instant.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now, in a time of danger a child will give courage to the strong man.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, in a time of danger a child will give courage to the strong man.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Not only was there a singular sense of nakedness, but it seemed to him also that the roaring of the rain became a hostile voice of threatening at the same instant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Now, in a time of danger a child will give courage to the strong man.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading There is a wonderful communion between any two in time of crisis; and when Haw-Haw Langley disappeared through the rain it was to Mac Strann as it was to Patroclus when Apollo struck the base of his neck and his armour of proof fell from him.
