adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Far off the little kopje concealed the homestead, and was not itself an object conspicuous enough to relieve the dreary monotony of the landscape.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading Behind it were the sheep-kraals, and to the right a large dam, now principally containing baked mud.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind it were the sheep-kraals, and to the right a large dam, now principally containing baked mud.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was covered outside with a sombre coating of brown mud, two little panes being let into the walls for windows.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading It was covered outside with a sombre coating of brown mud, two little panes being let into the walls for windows.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading His house was a little square daub-and-wattle building, far out in the karoo, two miles from the homestead.
coatingnounUS /ˈkoʊtɪŋ/
a thin layer covering something
From this reading It was covered outside with a sombre coating of brown mud, two little panes being let into the walls for windows.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading Far off the little kopje concealed the homestead, and was not itself an object conspicuous enough to relieve the dreary monotony of the landscape.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Far off the little kopje concealed the homestead, and was not itself an object conspicuous enough to relieve the dreary monotony of the landscape.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Behind it were the sheep-kraals, and to the right a large dam, now principally containing baked mud.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading It was covered outside with a sombre coating of brown mud, two little panes being let into the walls for windows.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading Behind it were the sheep-kraals, and to the right a large dam, now principally containing baked mud.
daub-and-wattle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His house was a little square daub-and-wattle building, far out in the karoo, two miles from the homestead.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Far off the little kopje concealed the homestead, and was not itself an object conspicuous enough to relieve the dreary monotony of the landscape.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Far off the little kopje concealed the homestead, and was not itself an object conspicuous enough to relieve the dreary monotony of the landscape.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His house was a little square daub-and-wattle building, far out in the karoo, two miles from the homestead.
foldedverbUS /ˈfoʊldəd/
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was covered outside with a sombre coating of brown mud, two little panes being let into the walls for windows.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His house was a little square daub-and-wattle building, far out in the karoo, two miles from the homestead.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading His house was a little square daub-and-wattle building, far out in the karoo, two miles from the homestead.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His house was a little square daub-and-wattle building, far out in the karoo, two miles from the homestead.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His house was a little square daub-and-wattle building, far out in the karoo, two miles from the homestead.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was covered outside with a sombre coating of brown mud, two little panes being let into the walls for windows.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was covered outside with a sombre coating of brown mud, two little panes being let into the walls for windows.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Far off the little kopje concealed the homestead, and was not itself an object conspicuous enough to relieve the dreary monotony of the landscape.
karoo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His house was a little square daub-and-wattle building, far out in the karoo, two miles from the homestead.
kopjenoun
a small hill rising up from the African veld
From this reading Far off the little kopje concealed the homestead, and was not itself an object conspicuous enough to relieve the dreary monotony of the landscape.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Far off the little kopje concealed the homestead, and was not itself an object conspicuous enough to relieve the dreary monotony of the landscape.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Behind it were the sheep-kraals, and to the right a large dam, now principally containing baked mud.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It was covered outside with a sombre coating of brown mud, two little panes being let into the walls for windows.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His house was a little square daub-and-wattle building, far out in the karoo, two miles from the homestead.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading His house was a little square daub-and-wattle building, far out in the karoo, two miles from the homestead.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading Far off the little kopje concealed the homestead, and was not itself an object conspicuous enough to relieve the dreary monotony of the landscape.
mudnounUS /mʌd/
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading It was covered outside with a sombre coating of brown mud, two little panes being let into the walls for windows.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Far off the little kopje concealed the homestead, and was not itself an object conspicuous enough to relieve the dreary monotony of the landscape.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Behind it were the sheep-kraals, and to the right a large dam, now principally containing baked mud.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Far off the little kopje concealed the homestead, and was not itself an object conspicuous enough to relieve the dreary monotony of the landscape.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Far off the little kopje concealed the homestead, and was not itself an object conspicuous enough to relieve the dreary monotony of the landscape.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His house was a little square daub-and-wattle building, far out in the karoo, two miles from the homestead.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It was covered outside with a sombre coating of brown mud, two little panes being let into the walls for windows.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading It was covered outside with a sombre coating of brown mud, two little panes being let into the walls for windows.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading Behind it were the sheep-kraals, and to the right a large dam, now principally containing baked mud.
profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Far off the little kopje concealed the homestead, and was not itself an object conspicuous enough to relieve the dreary monotony of the landscape.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Behind it were the sheep-kraals, and to the right a large dam, now principally containing baked mud.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
sheep-kraals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Behind it were the sheep-kraals, and to the right a large dam, now principally containing baked mud.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading It was covered outside with a sombre coating of brown mud, two little panes being let into the walls for windows.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading His house was a little square daub-and-wattle building, far out in the karoo, two miles from the homestead.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The new man, Gregory Rose, sat at the door of his dwelling, his arms folded, his legs crossed, and a profound melancholy seeming to rest over his soul.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His house was a little square daub-and-wattle building, far out in the karoo, two miles from the homestead.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It was covered outside with a sombre coating of brown mud, two little panes being let into the walls for windows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His house was a little square daub-and-wattle building, far out in the karoo, two miles from the homestead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Behind it were the sheep-kraals, and to the right a large dam, now principally containing baked mud.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It was covered outside with a sombre coating of brown mud, two little panes being let into the walls for windows.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was covered outside with a sombre coating of brown mud, two little panes being let into the walls for windows.
