AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 'O, Tom, I am glad you are come!'
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'O, Tom, I am glad you are come!'
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 'What a rate you were running away at!
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Moreover, the dainty steps over the puddles were little like the strides of the Doctor, and left no doubt that it was the one wedding guest who had been despaired of.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
breathingnounUS /ˈbriːðɪŋ/
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'O, Tom, I am glad you are come!'
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Moreover, the dainty steps over the puddles were little like the strides of the Doctor, and left no doubt that it was the one wedding guest who had been despaired of.
despairedverbUS /dɪˈsperd/
past form of “despair” — abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
From this reading Moreover, the dainty steps over the puddles were little like the strides of the Doctor, and left no doubt that it was the one wedding guest who had been despaired of.
devourverbUS /dɪˈvaʊər/
destroy completely
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Moreover, the dainty steps over the puddles were little like the strides of the Doctor, and left no doubt that it was the one wedding guest who had been despaired of.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Moreover, the dainty steps over the puddles were little like the strides of the Doctor, and left no doubt that it was the one wedding guest who had been despaired of.
Ethel
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From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading 'O, Tom, I am glad you are come!'
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Moreover, the dainty steps over the puddles were little like the strides of the Doctor, and left no doubt that it was the one wedding guest who had been despaired of.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moreover, the dainty steps over the puddles were little like the strides of the Doctor, and left no doubt that it was the one wedding guest who had been despaired of.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Moreover, the dainty steps over the puddles were little like the strides of the Doctor, and left no doubt that it was the one wedding guest who had been despaired of.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
London-made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the dainty steps over the puddles were little like the strides of the Doctor, and left no doubt that it was the one wedding guest who had been despaired of.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Moreover, the dainty steps over the puddles were little like the strides of the Doctor, and left no doubt that it was the one wedding guest who had been despaired of.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading 'O, Tom, I am glad you are come!'
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Moreover, the dainty steps over the puddles were little like the strides of the Doctor, and left no doubt that it was the one wedding guest who had been despaired of.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Moreover, the dainty steps over the puddles were little like the strides of the Doctor, and left no doubt that it was the one wedding guest who had been despaired of.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
pacenounUS /peɪs/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
partaking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
puddlesnounUS /ˈpʌdəlz/
plural of “puddle” — a mixture of wet clay and sand that can be used to line a pond and that is impervious to water when dry
From this reading Moreover, the dainty steps over the puddles were little like the strides of the Doctor, and left no doubt that it was the one wedding guest who had been despaired of.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading 'What a rate you were running away at!
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading 'What a rate you were running away at!
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
saltnounUS /sɔːlt/
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
sandnounUS /sænd/
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
shoutverbUS /ʃaʊt/
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Moreover, the dainty steps over the puddles were little like the strides of the Doctor, and left no doubt that it was the one wedding guest who had been despaired of.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading Moreover, the dainty steps over the puddles were little like the strides of the Doctor, and left no doubt that it was the one wedding guest who had been despaired of.
TENNYSONnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading 'O, Tom, I am glad you are come!'
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Moreover, the dainty steps over the puddles were little like the strides of the Doctor, and left no doubt that it was the one wedding guest who had been despaired of.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first she thought it was her father, but her glass showed her that it was the brother so like him in figure that the London-made coat, and the hair partaking of the sand instead of the salt, were often said to be the chief distinction.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
Whitsunnoun
Christian holiday; the week beginning on Whitsunday (especially the first 3 days)
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Moreover, the dainty steps over the puddles were little like the strides of the Doctor, and left no doubt that it was the one wedding guest who had been despaired of.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know.'--TENNYSON At the pace at which rapid people walk alone, when they wish to devour both the way and their own sensations, Ethel May was mounting the hill out of the town in the premature heat assumed by May in compliment to Whitsun week, when a prolonged shout made her turn.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'O, Tom, I am glad you are come!'
