AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Overman's cynicism had piqued Kate's curiosity and opened new views of things she had accepted as moral finalities.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At these battles of wit she was always a charmed listener.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Overman's cynicism had piqued Kate's curiosity and opened new views of things she had accepted as moral finalities.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading At these battles of wit she was always a charmed listener.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading At these battles of wit she was always a charmed listener.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Overman's cynicism had piqued Kate's curiosity and opened new views of things she had accepted as moral finalities.
cynicismnounUS /ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/
a cynical feeling of distrust
From this reading Overman's cynicism had piqued Kate's curiosity and opened new views of things she had accepted as moral finalities.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
finalities
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From this reading Overman's cynicism had piqued Kate's curiosity and opened new views of things she had accepted as moral finalities.
FLAMEnounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
Gramercy
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From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
Kate's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Overman's cynicism had piqued Kate's curiosity and opened new views of things she had accepted as moral finalities.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading At these battles of wit she was always a charmed listener.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Overman's cynicism had piqued Kate's curiosity and opened new views of things she had accepted as moral finalities.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Overman's cynicism had piqued Kate's curiosity and opened new views of things she had accepted as moral finalities.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Overman's cynicism had piqued Kate's curiosity and opened new views of things she had accepted as moral finalities.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
Overman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
Overman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Overman's cynicism had piqued Kate's curiosity and opened new views of things she had accepted as moral finalities.
ParknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
piquedverbUS /piːkt/
past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading Overman's cynicism had piqued Kate's curiosity and opened new views of things she had accepted as moral finalities.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
rapiernounUS /ˈreɪpiər/
a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
rehearsingverbUS /rɪˈhɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
religionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
SCARLETnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Overman's cynicism had piqued Kate's curiosity and opened new views of things she had accepted as moral finalities.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
SKYnounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
SocialismnounUS /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/
a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
sparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
steelnounUS /stiːl/
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At these battles of wit she was always a charmed listener.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Overman's cynicism had piqued Kate's curiosity and opened new views of things she had accepted as moral finalities.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Overman's cynicism had piqued Kate's curiosity and opened new views of things she had accepted as moral finalities.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading A SCARLET FLAME IN THE SKY From the night Overman had taken dinner at the Gramercy Park house he became a constant visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At these battles of wit she was always a charmed listener.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For six months he had usually spent two or three evenings each week in his friend's library, rehearsing their boyhood days, discussing new books, art and politics, Socialism and religion.
witnounUS /wɪt/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading At these battles of wit she was always a charmed listener.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading She seemed never to tire watching the sparks fly in the rapier thrust of mind in these two men of steel and listening with a shiver to the deep growl of the animal behind their words.
