adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Had she enough left to at all comprehend this power which had kindled the world since she had left it?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Had this music any message for her?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading I was in a fever of curiosity, but Aunt Georgiana sat silent upon her peak in Darien.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Had she enough left to at all comprehend this power which had kindled the world since she had left it?
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading I was in a fever of curiosity, but Aunt Georgiana sat silent upon her peak in Darien.
Darien
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was in a fever of curiosity, but Aunt Georgiana sat silent upon her peak in Darien.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
DutchmannounUS /ˈdʌtʃmən/
a native or inhabitant of Holland
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Had she enough left to at all comprehend this power which had kindled the world since she had left it?
fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading I was in a fever of curiosity, but Aunt Georgiana sat silent upon her peak in Darien.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
FlyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had this music any message for her?
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
Georgiana
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was in a fever of curiosity, but Aunt Georgiana sat silent upon her peak in Darien.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had this music any message for her?
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
immobilitynounUS /ˌɪmoʊˈbɪlɪti/
remaining in place
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
IsoldenounUS /ɪˈsoʊldə/
(Middle Ages) the bride of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with the king's nephew (Tristan) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had she enough left to at all comprehend this power which had kindled the world since she had left it?
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading Had she enough left to at all comprehend this power which had kindled the world since she had left it?
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 Had she enough left to at all comprehend this power which had kindled the world since she had left it?
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Had this music any message for her?
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Had this music any message for her?
mutelyadverb
without speaking
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
obliquelyadverbUS /əˈbliːkli/
to, toward or at one side
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading I was in a fever of curiosity, but Aunt Georgiana sat silent upon her peak in Darien.
peltingnounUS /ˈpeltɪŋ/
anything happening rapidly or in quick successive
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Had she enough left to at all comprehend this power which had kindled the world since she had left it?
preludenounUS /ˈpreɪluːd/
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading I was in a fever of curiosity, but Aunt Georgiana sat silent upon her peak in Darien.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Had she enough left to at all comprehend this power which had kindled the world since she had left it?
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
streaksnounUS /striːks/
plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Had this music any message for her?
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
TristannounUS /ˈtrɪstæn/
(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I was in a fever of curiosity, but Aunt Georgiana sat silent upon her peak in Darien.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was in a fever of curiosity, but Aunt Georgiana sat silent upon her peak in Darien.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Had she enough left to at all comprehend this power which had kindled the world since she had left it?
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading I watched her closely through the prelude to _Tristan and Isolde_, trying vainly to conjecture what that seething turmoil of strings and winds might mean to her, but she sat mutely staring at the violin bows that drove obliquely downward, like the pelting streaks of rain in a summer shower.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She preserved this utter immobility throughout the number from _The Flying Dutchman_, though her fingers worked mechanically upon her black dress, as though, of themselves, they were recalling the piano score they had once played.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Had she enough left to at all comprehend this power which had kindled the world since she had left it?
