adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
appealverbUS /əˈpiːl/
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
baskingverbUS /ˈbæskɪŋ/
-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
bluntedadjectiveUS /ˈblʌntəd/
made dull or blunt
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
gnarledadjectiveUS /nɑːrld/
used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
greyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
hoarselyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
immemorialadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/
long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
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 The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
mistverbUS /mɪst/
become covered with mist
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
moatnounUS /moʊt/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
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 We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
sapverbUS /sæp/
deplete
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
scatteredadjectiveUS /ˈskætərd/
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
spellverbUS /spel/
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
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 The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I say gratefully that this is one of the benefits of growing older, that these beautiful things seem to speak more and more instantly to the mind.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The time of fresh spring showers, of sailing clouds, of basking summer heat, was over--so said the grey, gentle sky--what was left but to let the sap run backward to its secret home, to rest, to die?
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading We walked for a while by a bridge, where the stream out of the moat ran hoarsely, choked with drift, in its narrow walls.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Perhaps the faculty of eager enjoyment is somewhat blunted; but the appeal, the sweetness, the pathos, the mystery of the world, as life goes on, fall far oftener and with far more of a magical spell upon the heart.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading That melancholy and sobbing sound seemed only to bring out more forcibly the utter silence of the tall trees and the sky above them; light wreaths of mist lay over the moat, and we could see far across the rough pasture, with a few scattered oaks of immemorial age standing bluff and gnarled among the grass.
