adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading 'She is asleep.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
Bankside
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From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
birdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
CnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'You need not come in, papa,' said Ethel.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
Dr
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From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
Ethel
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From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading She knows.'
LieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading 'You need not come in, papa,' said Ethel.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
papanounUS /ˈpɑːpʌ/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading 'You need not come in, papa,' said Ethel.
pealnounUS /piːl/
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
Richard
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From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'You need not come in, papa,' said Ethel.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'She is asleep.
shroudverbUS /ʃraʊd/
cover as if with a shroud
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
singsverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
Stoneborough
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From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
thunderverbUS /ˈθʌndər/
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
thunder-cloud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not till dusk could Dr. May get back to Stoneborough, and then, in an evening gleam of that stormy day, he was met at the gate of Bankside by Richard and Ethel.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Under the shroud Of His thunder-cloud Lie we still when His voice is loud, And our hearts shall feel The love notes steal, As a bird sings after the thunder peal--C. F. A.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'You need not come in, papa,' said Ethel.
