adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One evening at about eight o'clock the much desired storm broke upon us with superb fury.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One evening at about eight o'clock the much desired storm broke upon us with superb fury.
belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/
dearly loved
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading One evening at about eight o'clock the much desired storm broke upon us with superb fury.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
copy-books
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From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading One evening at about eight o'clock the much desired storm broke upon us with superb fury.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
drawing-room
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From this reading Lucette and I were in the large drawing-room that resounded with the noise of the thunder, and we felt none too safe there.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading One evening at about eight o'clock the much desired storm broke upon us with superb fury.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Lucette and I were in the large drawing-room that resounded with the noise of the thunder, and we felt none too safe there.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
furynounUS /ˈfjʊri/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading One evening at about eight o'clock the much desired storm broke upon us with superb fury.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
institutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/
past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lucette and I were in the large drawing-room that resounded with the noise of the thunder, and we felt none too safe there.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
Limoise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
Lucette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucette and I were in the large drawing-room that resounded with the noise of the thunder, and we felt none too safe there.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading One evening at about eight o'clock the much desired storm broke upon us with superb fury.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Lucette and I were in the large drawing-room that resounded with the noise of the thunder, and we felt none too safe there.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Lucette and I were in the large drawing-room that resounded with the noise of the thunder, and we felt none too safe there.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading One evening at about eight o'clock the much desired storm broke upon us with superb fury.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
professornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
resounded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucette and I were in the large drawing-room that resounded with the noise of the thunder, and we felt none too safe there.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Lucette and I were in the large drawing-room that resounded with the noise of the thunder, and we felt none too safe there.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading One evening at about eight o'clock the much desired storm broke upon us with superb fury.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Lucette and I were in the large drawing-room that resounded with the noise of the thunder, and we felt none too safe there.
thunderverbUS /ˈθʌndər/
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Lucette and I were in the large drawing-room that resounded with the noise of the thunder, and we felt none too safe there.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Lucette and I were in the large drawing-room that resounded with the noise of the thunder, and we felt none too safe there.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One evening at about eight o'clock the much desired storm broke upon us with superb fury.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Lucette and I were in the large drawing-room that resounded with the noise of the thunder, and we felt none too safe there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One inhuman professor had instituted Thursday tasks, and it was necessary for me to drag my text and copy-books with me to Limoise; my beloved holidays, spent in the sweet open air, were overcast by their dark shadow.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It happened occasionally; and since I had had the experience, I used to hope that it might occur often, and especially did I wish for a storm when I had failed to prepare my lessons.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thursday evening was a time of great rejoicing with me whenever a terrible storm descended upon Limoise, and thus made it impossible for me to return home that night.
