adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading From a low perch above the mountain behind Becos, the sun is delivering the opposite European shore of the Bosphorus from the lingering shades of night.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
anchorages
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From this reading Out on the bosom of the classic channel vessels are swinging lazily at their anchorages.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Out on the bosom of the classic channel vessels are swinging lazily at their anchorages.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Out on the bosom of the classic channel vessels are swinging lazily at their anchorages.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
Becos
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From this reading From a low perch above the mountain behind Becos, the sun is delivering the opposite European shore of the Bosphorus from the lingering shades of night.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading From a low perch above the mountain behind Becos, the sun is delivering the opposite European shore of the Bosphorus from the lingering shades of night.
bespeaking
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From this reading The masthead of each displays a flag bespeaking the nationality of the owner; here a Venetian, there a Genoese, yonder a Byzantine.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Out on the bosom of the classic channel vessels are swinging lazily at their anchorages.
BOSPHORUS
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From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
ByzantineadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzəntaɪn/
of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church or the rites performed in it
From this reading The masthead of each displays a flag bespeaking the nationality of the owner; here a Venetian, there a Genoese, yonder a Byzantine.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Out on the bosom of the classic channel vessels are swinging lazily at their anchorages.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading Out on the bosom of the classic channel vessels are swinging lazily at their anchorages.
cordagenounUS /ˈkɔːrdədʒ/
the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
deliveringverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading From a low perch above the mountain behind Becos, the sun is delivering the opposite European shore of the Bosphorus from the lingering shades of night.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The masthead of each displays a flag bespeaking the nationality of the owner; here a Venetian, there a Genoese, yonder a Byzantine.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The masthead of each displays a flag bespeaking the nationality of the owner; here a Venetian, there a Genoese, yonder a Byzantine.
entangledadjectiveUS /enˈtæŋɡəld/
deeply involved especially in something complicated
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading From a low perch above the mountain behind Becos, the sun is delivering the opposite European shore of the Bosphorus from the lingering shades of night.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The masthead of each displays a flag bespeaking the nationality of the owner; here a Venetian, there a Genoese, yonder a Byzantine.
flaresnounUS /flerz/
plural of “flare” — a shape that spreads outward
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
GenoesenounUS /ˈdʒenoʊs/
a native or resident of Genoa
From this reading The masthead of each displays a flag bespeaking the nationality of the owner; here a Venetian, there a Genoese, yonder a Byzantine.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The masthead of each displays a flag bespeaking the nationality of the owner; here a Venetian, there a Genoese, yonder a Byzantine.
hullsnounUS /hʌlz/
plural of “hull” — dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From a low perch above the mountain behind Becos, the sun is delivering the opposite European shore of the Bosphorus from the lingering shades of night.
Jahdai
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From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
Lael
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From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading Out on the bosom of the classic channel vessels are swinging lazily at their anchorages.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading From a low perch above the mountain behind Becos, the sun is delivering the opposite European shore of the Bosphorus from the lingering shades of night.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading From a low perch above the mountain behind Becos, the sun is delivering the opposite European shore of the Bosphorus from the lingering shades of night.
mastheadnounUS /ˈmæsthed/
a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
From this reading The masthead of each displays a flag bespeaking the nationality of the owner; here a Venetian, there a Genoese, yonder a Byzantine.
mistverbUS /mɪst/
become covered with mist
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
MORNINGnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading From a low perch above the mountain behind Becos, the sun is delivering the opposite European shore of the Bosphorus from the lingering shades of night.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
nationalitynounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading The masthead of each displays a flag bespeaking the nationality of the owner; here a Venetian, there a Genoese, yonder a Byzantine.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading From a low perch above the mountain behind Becos, the sun is delivering the opposite European shore of the Bosphorus from the lingering shades of night.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading From a low perch above the mountain behind Becos, the sun is delivering the opposite European shore of the Bosphorus from the lingering shades of night.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out on the bosom of the classic channel vessels are swinging lazily at their anchorages.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The masthead of each displays a flag bespeaking the nationality of the owner; here a Venetian, there a Genoese, yonder a Byzantine.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading From a low perch above the mountain behind Becos, the sun is delivering the opposite European shore of the Bosphorus from the lingering shades of night.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading From a low perch above the mountain behind Becos, the sun is delivering the opposite European shore of the Bosphorus from the lingering shades of night.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading From a low perch above the mountain behind Becos, the sun is delivering the opposite European shore of the Bosphorus from the lingering shades of night.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading From a low perch above the mountain behind Becos, the sun is delivering the opposite European shore of the Bosphorus from the lingering shades of night.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading Out on the bosom of the classic channel vessels are swinging lazily at their anchorages.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Out on the bosom of the classic channel vessels are swinging lazily at their anchorages.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The masthead of each displays a flag bespeaking the nationality of the owner; here a Venetian, there a Genoese, yonder a Byzantine.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
TremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
VenetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/
a resident of Venice
From this reading The masthead of each displays a flag bespeaking the nationality of the owner; here a Venetian, there a Genoese, yonder a Byzantine.
vernaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrnəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Out on the bosom of the classic channel vessels are swinging lazily at their anchorages.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tremulous flares of mist, rising around the dark hulls, become entangled in the cordage, and as if there were no other escape, resolve themselves into air.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading MORNING ON THE BOSPHORUS Our narrative proceeds now from a day in the third year after Lael, the daughter of the son of Jahdai, dropped into the life of the Prince of India--a day in the vernal freshness of June.
yonderadjectiveUS /ˈjɑːndər/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading The masthead of each displays a flag bespeaking the nationality of the owner; here a Venetian, there a Genoese, yonder a Byzantine.
