adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading So leaning upon his brother’s arm he came down to a breakfast of herrings and small ale before the tardy sun of that December morning was well risen.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading So leaning upon his brother’s arm he came down to a breakfast of herrings and small ale before the tardy sun of that December morning was well risen.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Lionel should have kept his bed that day, but dared not, lest the fact should arouse suspicion.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Lionel should have kept his bed that day, but dared not, lest the fact should arouse suspicion.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So leaning upon his brother’s arm he came down to a breakfast of herrings and small ale before the tardy sun of that December morning was well risen.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading So leaning upon his brother’s arm he came down to a breakfast of herrings and small ale before the tardy sun of that December morning was well risen.
breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading So leaning upon his brother’s arm he came down to a breakfast of herrings and small ale before the tardy sun of that December morning was well risen.
brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
BUCKLERnounUS /ˈbʌkələr/
armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Nicholas burst in upon them with a white face and shaking limbs.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lionel should have kept his bed that day, but dared not, lest the fact should arouse suspicion.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So leaning upon his brother’s arm he came down to a breakfast of herrings and small ale before the tardy sun of that December morning was well risen.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Lionel should have kept his bed that day, but dared not, lest the fact should arouse suspicion.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lionel should have kept his bed that day, but dared not, lest the fact should arouse suspicion.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading So leaning upon his brother’s arm he came down to a breakfast of herrings and small ale before the tardy sun of that December morning was well risen.
deploreverbUS /dɪˈplɔːr/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So leaning upon his brother’s arm he came down to a breakfast of herrings and small ale before the tardy sun of that December morning was well risen.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Nicholas burst in upon them with a white face and shaking limbs.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Lionel should have kept his bed that day, but dared not, lest the fact should arouse suspicion.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Lionel should have kept his bed that day, but dared not, lest the fact should arouse suspicion.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
herringsnounUS /ˈherɪŋz/
plural of “herring” — valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled
From this reading So leaning upon his brother’s arm he came down to a breakfast of herrings and small ale before the tardy sun of that December morning was well risen.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lionel should have kept his bed that day, but dared not, lest the fact should arouse suspicion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nicholas burst in upon them with a white face and shaking limbs.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Lionel should have kept his bed that day, but dared not, lest the fact should arouse suspicion.
leaningadjectiveUS /ˈliːnɪŋ/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading So leaning upon his brother’s arm he came down to a breakfast of herrings and small ale before the tardy sun of that December morning was well risen.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Lionel should have kept his bed that day, but dared not, lest the fact should arouse suspicion.
limbsnounUS /lɪmz/
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Nicholas burst in upon them with a white face and shaking limbs.
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From this reading Lionel should have kept his bed that day, but dared not, lest the fact should arouse suspicion.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lionel should have kept his bed that day, but dared not, lest the fact should arouse suspicion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading So leaning upon his brother’s arm he came down to a breakfast of herrings and small ale before the tardy sun of that December morning was well risen.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
shakingnounUS /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Nicholas burst in upon them with a white face and shaking limbs.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Lionel should have kept his bed that day, but dared not, lest the fact should arouse suspicion.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So leaning upon his brother’s arm he came down to a breakfast of herrings and small ale before the tardy sun of that December morning was well risen.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So leaning upon his brother’s arm he came down to a breakfast of herrings and small ale before the tardy sun of that December morning was well risen.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading So leaning upon his brother’s arm he came down to a breakfast of herrings and small ale before the tardy sun of that December morning was well risen.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Lionel should have kept his bed that day, but dared not, lest the fact should arouse suspicion.
tardyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːrdi/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading So leaning upon his brother’s arm he came down to a breakfast of herrings and small ale before the tardy sun of that December morning was well risen.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lionel should have kept his bed that day, but dared not, lest the fact should arouse suspicion.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nicholas burst in upon them with a white face and shaking limbs.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So leaning upon his brother’s arm he came down to a breakfast of herrings and small ale before the tardy sun of that December morning was well risen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading So leaning upon his brother’s arm he came down to a breakfast of herrings and small ale before the tardy sun of that December morning was well risen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Nicholas burst in upon them with a white face and shaking limbs.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading THE BUCKLER It was old Nicholas who brought the news next morning to the brothers as they were breaking their fast.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nicholas burst in upon them with a white face and shaking limbs.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading He had a little fever, the natural result both of his wound and of his loss of blood; he was inclined to welcome rather than deplore it, since it set a flush on cheeks that otherwise must have looked too pale.
