adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beside it was a paper bag of dried prunes, and the limp volume of “Copperfield,” the place marked by a slip of paper torn from the edge of the bag.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading His eyes were shut so tight that the skin at their angles was drawn into puckers.
Annixter
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From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
bagnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Beside it was a paper bag of dried prunes, and the limp volume of “Copperfield,” the place marked by a slip of paper torn from the edge of the bag.
bed-head
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the wooden chair at the bed-head, stood the kerosene lamp, by the light of which he had been reading the previous evening.
bedroomnounUS /ˈbedruːm/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
bedsteadnoun
the framework of a bed
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the wooden chair at the bed-head, stood the kerosene lamp, by the light of which he had been reading the previous evening.
BesideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside it was a paper bag of dried prunes, and the limp volume of “Copperfield,” the place marked by a slip of paper torn from the edge of the bag.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
blue-greyadjective
of grey tinged with blue
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Annixter slept soundly, making great work of the business, unable to take even his rest gracefully.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the wooden chair at the bed-head, stood the kerosene lamp, by the light of which he had been reading the previous evening.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading On the wooden chair at the bed-head, stood the kerosene lamp, by the light of which he had been reading the previous evening.
Copperfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside it was a paper bag of dried prunes, and the limp volume of “Copperfield,” the place marked by a slip of paper torn from the edge of the bag.
counterpanenoun
decorative cover for a bed
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His eyes were shut so tight that the skin at their angles was drawn into puckers.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading Beside it was a paper bag of dried prunes, and the limp volume of “Copperfield,” the place marked by a slip of paper torn from the edge of the bag.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Beside it was a paper bag of dried prunes, and the limp volume of “Copperfield,” the place marked by a slip of paper torn from the edge of the bag.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Annixter slept soundly, making great work of the business, unable to take even his rest gracefully.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the wooden chair at the bed-head, stood the kerosene lamp, by the light of which he had been reading the previous evening.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were shut so tight that the skin at their angles was drawn into puckers.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Beside it was a paper bag of dried prunes, and the limp volume of “Copperfield,” the place marked by a slip of paper torn from the edge of the bag.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading Annixter slept soundly, making great work of the business, unable to take even his rest gracefully.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Annixter slept soundly, making great work of the business, unable to take even his rest gracefully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the wooden chair at the bed-head, stood the kerosene lamp, by the light of which he had been reading the previous evening.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the wooden chair at the bed-head, stood the kerosene lamp, by the light of which he had been reading the previous evening.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His eyes were shut so tight that the skin at their angles was drawn into puckers.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Beside it was a paper bag of dried prunes, and the limp volume of “Copperfield,” the place marked by a slip of paper torn from the edge of the bag.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
kerosenenounUS /ˈkerəsiːn/
a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
From this reading On the wooden chair at the bed-head, stood the kerosene lamp, by the light of which he had been reading the previous evening.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading On the wooden chair at the bed-head, stood the kerosene lamp, by the light of which he had been reading the previous evening.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading On the wooden chair at the bed-head, stood the kerosene lamp, by the light of which he had been reading the previous evening.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading Beside it was a paper bag of dried prunes, and the limp volume of “Copperfield,” the place marked by a slip of paper torn from the edge of the bag.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Annixter slept soundly, making great work of the business, unable to take even his rest gracefully.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Beside it was a paper bag of dried prunes, and the limp volume of “Copperfield,” the place marked by a slip of paper torn from the edge of the bag.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the wooden chair at the bed-head, stood the kerosene lamp, by the light of which he had been reading the previous evening.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Beside it was a paper bag of dried prunes, and the limp volume of “Copperfield,” the place marked by a slip of paper torn from the edge of the bag.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Beside it was a paper bag of dried prunes, and the limp volume of “Copperfield,” the place marked by a slip of paper torn from the edge of the bag.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading On the wooden chair at the bed-head, stood the kerosene lamp, by the light of which he had been reading the previous evening.
prunesnounUS /pruːnz/
plural of “prune” — dried plum
From this reading Beside it was a paper bag of dried prunes, and the limp volume of “Copperfield,” the place marked by a slip of paper torn from the edge of the bag.
puckers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His eyes were shut so tight that the skin at their angles was drawn into puckers.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading On the wooden chair at the bed-head, stood the kerosene lamp, by the light of which he had been reading the previous evening.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Annixter slept soundly, making great work of the business, unable to take even his rest gracefully.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading His eyes were shut so tight that the skin at their angles was drawn into puckers.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading His eyes were shut so tight that the skin at their angles was drawn into puckers.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Annixter slept soundly, making great work of the business, unable to take even his rest gracefully.
slipverbUS /slɪp/
move stealthily
From this reading Beside it was a paper bag of dried prunes, and the limp volume of “Copperfield,” the place marked by a slip of paper torn from the edge of the bag.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His eyes were shut so tight that the skin at their angles was drawn into puckers.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading Annixter slept soundly, making great work of the business, unable to take even his rest gracefully.
stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/
not moving or operating freely
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On the wooden chair at the bed-head, stood the kerosene lamp, by the light of which he had been reading the previous evening.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Annixter slept soundly, making great work of the business, unable to take even his rest gracefully.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His eyes were shut so tight that the skin at their angles was drawn into puckers.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His eyes were shut so tight that the skin at their angles was drawn into puckers.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading His eyes were shut so tight that the skin at their angles was drawn into puckers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Annixter slept soundly, making great work of the business, unable to take even his rest gracefully.
tornadjectiveUS /tɔːrn/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Beside it was a paper bag of dried prunes, and the limp volume of “Copperfield,” the place marked by a slip of paper torn from the edge of the bag.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Annixter slept soundly, making great work of the business, unable to take even his rest gracefully.
volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Beside it was a paper bag of dried prunes, and the limp volume of “Copperfield,” the place marked by a slip of paper torn from the edge of the bag.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were shut so tight that the skin at their angles was drawn into puckers.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the wooden chair at the bed-head, stood the kerosene lamp, by the light of which he had been reading the previous evening.
white-painted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading On the wooden chair at the bed-head, stood the kerosene lamp, by the light of which he had been reading the previous evening.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Annixter slept soundly, making great work of the business, unable to take even his rest gracefully.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading At seven o'clock, in the bedroom of his ranch house, in the white-painted iron bedstead with its blue-grey army blankets and red counterpane, Annixter was still asleep, his face red, his mouth open, his stiff yellow hair in wild disorder.
