adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
after-storm
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From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Silhouetted against the ever-changing sky, a graceful schooner, with white sails set, was gently dancing in the breeze.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
Blakeney
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From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Silhouetted against the ever-changing sky, a graceful schooner, with white sails set, was gently dancing in the breeze.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
coffee-room
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From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Silhouetted against the ever-changing sky, a graceful schooner, with white sails set, was gently dancing in the breeze.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
dimly-lighted
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From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
ever-changing
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From this reading Silhouetted against the ever-changing sky, a graceful schooner, with white sails set, was gently dancing in the breeze.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/
in a free manner
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading Silhouetted against the ever-changing sky, a graceful schooner, with white sails set, was gently dancing in the breeze.
gracefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪsfəl/
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Silhouetted against the ever-changing sky, a graceful schooner, with white sails set, was gently dancing in the breeze.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Marguerite Blakeney stepped on to the porch and looked out to sea.
MargueritenounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/
tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Marguerite Blakeney stepped on to the porch and looked out to sea.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
ORCHARDnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Marguerite Blakeney stepped on to the porch and looked out to sea.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
PiernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Marguerite Blakeney stepped on to the porch and looked out to sea.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
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 Silhouetted against the ever-changing sky, a graceful schooner, with white sails set, was gently dancing in the breeze.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Silhouetted against the ever-changing sky, a graceful schooner, with white sails set, was gently dancing in the breeze.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Marguerite Blakeney stepped on to the porch and looked out to sea.
SECRETnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Silhouetted against the ever-changing sky, a graceful schooner, with white sails set, was gently dancing in the breeze.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
sighverbUS /saɪ/
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
SilhouettedverbUS /ˌsɪləˈwetɪd/
past form of “silhouette” — project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette
From this reading Silhouetted against the ever-changing sky, a graceful schooner, with white sails set, was gently dancing in the breeze.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Silhouetted against the ever-changing sky, a graceful schooner, with white sails set, was gently dancing in the breeze.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Marguerite Blakeney stepped on to the porch and looked out to sea.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD Once outside the noisy coffee-room, alone in the dimly-lighted passage, Marguerite Blakeney seemed to breathe more freely.
unheededadjectiveUS /ənˈhiːdɪd/
disregarded
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Silhouetted against the ever-changing sky, a graceful schooner, with white sails set, was gently dancing in the breeze.
weightnounUS /weɪt/
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Outside the rain had ceased, and through the swiftly passing clouds, the pale rays of an after-storm sun shone upon the beautiful white coast of Kent and the quaint, irregular houses that clustered round the Admiralty Pier.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She heaved a deep sigh, like one who had long been oppressed with the heavy weight of constant self-control, and she allowed a few tears to fall unheeded down her cheeks.
