adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I uttered a sigh that was almost a sob, and opened my eyes.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I uttered a sigh that was almost a sob, and opened my eyes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I uttered a sigh that was almost a sob, and opened my eyes.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
bizarreadjectiveUS /bəˈzɑːr/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading What change had taken place in those limpid, mysterious pools?
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
claspedverbUS /klæspt/
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading I uttered a sigh that was almost a sob, and opened my eyes.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
grippingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
haremnounUS /ˈherəm/
living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
haulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
jewel-laden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
Karamaneh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
limpidadjective
clear and bright
From this reading What change had taken place in those limpid, mysterious pools?
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading What change had taken place in those limpid, mysterious pools?
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I uttered a sigh that was almost a sob, and opened my eyes.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading What change had taken place in those limpid, mysterious pools?
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading What change had taken place in those limpid, mysterious pools?
red-leathern
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
sighverbUS /saɪ/
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading I uttered a sigh that was almost a sob, and opened my eyes.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
sobverbUS /sɑːb/
weep convulsively
From this reading I uttered a sigh that was almost a sob, and opened my eyes.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading What change had taken place in those limpid, mysterious pools?
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I uttered a sigh that was almost a sob, and opened my eyes.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading What change had taken place in those limpid, mysterious pools?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
trulyadverbUS /ˈtruːli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
communicated in words
From this reading I uttered a sigh that was almost a sob, and opened my eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I uttered a sigh that was almost a sob, and opened my eyes.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I seemed to haul myself back out of the pit of unconsciousness by the aid of two little hands which clasped my own.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I looked no further than that, heeded not if there were others in the room beside we two, but, gripping the jewel-laden fingers in what must have been a cruel clasp, I searched the depths of the glorious eyes in ever growing wonder.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I was sitting in the big red-leathern armchair in my own study... and a lovely but truly bizarre figure, in a harem dress, was kneeling on the carpet at my feet; so that my first sight of the world was the sweetest sight that the world had to offer me, the dark eyes of Karamaneh, with tears trembling like jewels upon her lashes!
