adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
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 Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She ran to the front door and looked out, her heart beating wildly.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then through the broken foliage of the treetops could be seen the orange curls of flames, three-quarters of a mile away though they were.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then through the broken foliage of the treetops could be seen the orange curls of flames, three-quarters of a mile away though they were.
beatingnounUS /ˈbiːtɪŋ/
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading She ran to the front door and looked out, her heart beating wildly.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Then through the broken foliage of the treetops could be seen the orange curls of flames, three-quarters of a mile away though they were.
Carewe
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From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
Cecilia
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From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
clangornoun
a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then through the broken foliage of the treetops could be seen the orange curls of flames, three-quarters of a mile away though they were.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading Then through the broken foliage of the treetops could be seen the orange curls of flames, three-quarters of a mile away though they were.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She ran to the front door and looked out, her heart beating wildly.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
drowsingadjective
half asleep
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Then through the broken foliage of the treetops could be seen the orange curls of flames, three-quarters of a mile away though they were.
fluctuatedverbUS /ˈflʌktʃəweɪtɪd/
past form of “fluctuate” — cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Then through the broken foliage of the treetops could be seen the orange curls of flames, three-quarters of a mile away though they were.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading She ran to the front door and looked out, her heart beating wildly.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
glownounUS /ɡloʊ/
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She ran to the front door and looked out, her heart beating wildly.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She ran to the front door and looked out, her heart beating wildly.
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Then through the broken foliage of the treetops could be seen the orange curls of flames, three-quarters of a mile away though they were.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading Then through the broken foliage of the treetops could be seen the orange curls of flames, three-quarters of a mile away though they were.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She ran to the front door and looked out, her heart beating wildly.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
quillnounUS /kwɪl/
pen made from a bird's feather
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She ran to the front door and looked out, her heart beating wildly.
resounded
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From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
rose-color
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then through the broken foliage of the treetops could be seen the orange curls of flames, three-quarters of a mile away though they were.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
SisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then through the broken foliage of the treetops could be seen the orange curls of flames, three-quarters of a mile away though they were.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then through the broken foliage of the treetops could be seen the orange curls of flames, three-quarters of a mile away though they were.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Then through the broken foliage of the treetops could be seen the orange curls of flames, three-quarters of a mile away though they were.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading Then through the broken foliage of the treetops could be seen the orange curls of flames, three-quarters of a mile away though they were.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then through the broken foliage of the treetops could be seen the orange curls of flames, three-quarters of a mile away though they were.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
treetopsnounUS /ˈtriːtɔːps/
plural of “treetop” — the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant
From this reading Then through the broken foliage of the treetops could be seen the orange curls of flames, three-quarters of a mile away though they were.
understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then through the broken foliage of the treetops could be seen the orange curls of flames, three-quarters of a mile away though they were.
westernadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The western sky was touched with a soft rose-color, which quickly became a warm glow, fluctuated, and, in the instant, shot up like the coming of a full Aurora.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
wide-eyedadjective
exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity
From this reading The quill dropped from her hand; she started to her feet, wide-eyed, not understanding; while the whole town, drowsing peacefully a moment ago, resounded immediately with a loud confusion.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading She ran to the front door and looked out, her heart beating wildly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading Miss Carewe was at her desk, writing to Sister Cecilia, whom she most loved of all the world, when the bells startled her with their sudden clangor.
