adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peter At the cottage in the mountain everything for a time went on just as before.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading 'It is,' answered Peter; 'but it were small blame to any one that took it for a bit of bottle glass!'
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading 'It is,' answered Peter; 'but it were small blame to any one that took it for a bit of bottle glass!'
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peter At the cottage in the mountain everything for a time went on just as before.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peter At the cottage in the mountain everything for a time went on just as before.
barometernounUS /bərˈɑːmɪtər/
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Peter At the cottage in the mountain everything for a time went on just as before.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading 'It is,' answered Peter; 'but it were small blame to any one that took it for a bit of bottle glass!'
blameverbUS /bleɪm/
put or pin the blame on
From this reading 'It is,' answered Peter; 'but it were small blame to any one that took it for a bit of bottle glass!'
bottlenounUS /ˈbɑːtəl/
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading 'It is,' answered Peter; 'but it were small blame to any one that took it for a bit of bottle glass!'
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
comfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Peter At the cottage in the mountain everything for a time went on just as before.
Curdie
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From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Peter At the cottage in the mountain everything for a time went on just as before.
farmernounUS /ˈfɑːrmər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter At the cottage in the mountain everything for a time went on just as before.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
gemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading 'It is,' answered Peter; 'but it were small blame to any one that took it for a bit of bottle glass!'
gloriouslyadverbUS /ˈɡlɔːriəsli/
with glory or in a glorious manner
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter At the cottage in the mountain everything for a time went on just as before.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'It is,' answered Peter; 'but it were small blame to any one that took it for a bit of bottle glass!'
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
Joan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Why, that's never the emerald!' said Joan.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Peter At the cottage in the mountain everything for a time went on just as before.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Peter At the cottage in the mountain everything for a time went on just as before.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading 'Why, that's never the emerald!' said Joan.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Peter At the cottage in the mountain everything for a time went on just as before.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter At the cottage in the mountain everything for a time went on just as before.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Why, that's never the emerald!' said Joan.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'It is,' answered Peter; 'but it were small blame to any one that took it for a bit of bottle glass!'
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'It is,' answered Peter; 'but it were small blame to any one that took it for a bit of bottle glass!'
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Why, that's never the emerald!' said Joan.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter At the cottage in the mountain everything for a time went on just as before.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Peter At the cottage in the mountain everything for a time went on just as before.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading 'It is,' answered Peter; 'but it were small blame to any one that took it for a bit of bottle glass!'
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
undoubtful
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Peter At the cottage in the mountain everything for a time went on just as before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'It is,' answered Peter; 'but it were small blame to any one that took it for a bit of bottle glass!'
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading 'Why, that's never the emerald!' said Joan.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading One morning, however, at last, Peter, who had been consulting the gem, rather now from habit than anxiety, as a farmer his barometer in undoubtful weather, turned suddenly to his wife, the stone in his hand, and held it up with a look of ghastly dismay.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was indeed dull without Curdie, but as often as they looked at the emerald it was gloriously green, and with nothing to fear or regret, and everything to hope, they required little comforting.
