adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Solent ran up green waves before a full-blowing South-wester.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gay little yachts bounded out like foam, and flashed their sails, light as sea-nymphs.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gay little yachts bounded out like foam, and flashed their sails, light as sea-nymphs.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Solent ran up green waves before a full-blowing South-wester.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A crown of deep Summer blue topped the flying mountains of cloud.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading Gay little yachts bounded out like foam, and flashed their sails, light as sea-nymphs.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
brinenounUS /braɪn/
water containing salts
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A crown of deep Summer blue topped the flying mountains of cloud.
crownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading A crown of deep Summer blue topped the flying mountains of cloud.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A crown of deep Summer blue topped the flying mountains of cloud.
flashedverbUS /flæʃt/
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Gay little yachts bounded out like foam, and flashed their sails, light as sea-nymphs.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading A crown of deep Summer blue topped the flying mountains of cloud.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading Gay little yachts bounded out like foam, and flashed their sails, light as sea-nymphs.
full-blowing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Solent ran up green waves before a full-blowing South-wester.
GayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Gay little yachts bounded out like foam, and flashed their sails, light as sea-nymphs.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The Solent ran up green waves before a full-blowing South-wester.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the month of July.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It was the month of July.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Gay little yachts bounded out like foam, and flashed their sails, light as sea-nymphs.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Gay little yachts bounded out like foam, and flashed their sails, light as sea-nymphs.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gay little yachts bounded out like foam, and flashed their sails, light as sea-nymphs.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was the month of July.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A crown of deep Summer blue topped the flying mountains of cloud.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the month of July.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Gay little yachts bounded out like foam, and flashed their sails, light as sea-nymphs.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The Solent ran up green waves before a full-blowing South-wester.
regalingverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “regale” — provide with choice or abundant food or drink
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
rosesnounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading Gay little yachts bounded out like foam, and flashed their sails, light as sea-nymphs.
sea-nymphs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gay little yachts bounded out like foam, and flashed their sails, light as sea-nymphs.
Solentnoun
a strait of the English Channel between the coast of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
From this reading The Solent ran up green waves before a full-blowing South-wester.
South-wester
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Solent ran up green waves before a full-blowing South-wester.
SummernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A crown of deep Summer blue topped the flying mountains of cloud.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the month of July.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gay little yachts bounded out like foam, and flashed their sails, light as sea-nymphs.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/
having a top of a specified character
From this reading A crown of deep Summer blue topped the flying mountains of cloud.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Solent ran up green waves before a full-blowing South-wester.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the month of July.
wavesnounUS /weɪvz/
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The Solent ran up green waves before a full-blowing South-wester.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
worthilyadverb
in a worthy manner; with worthiness
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
yachtsnounUS /jɑːts/
plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Gay little yachts bounded out like foam, and flashed their sails, light as sea-nymphs.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading By an open window that looked on the brine through nodding roses, our young bridal pair were at breakfast, regaling worthily, both of them.
