AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Little patches of mist hung over the creeks, the sky was almost frosty.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A servant conducted him at once to the drawing-room.
beaconsnounUS /ˈbiːkənz/
plural of “beacon” — a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading The lights from St. David’s Hall shone like cheerful beacons before him.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The lights from St. David’s Hall shone like cheerful beacons before him.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The lights from St. David’s Hall shone like cheerful beacons before him.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading A servant conducted him at once to the drawing-room.
creeksnounUS /kriːks/
plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Little patches of mist hung over the creeks, the sky was almost frosty.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading He hastened up the stone steps, crossed the terrace, and passed into the hall.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The lights from St. David’s Hall shone like cheerful beacons before him.
drawing-room
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From this reading A servant conducted him at once to the drawing-room.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
foot-way
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From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lights from St. David’s Hall shone like cheerful beacons before him.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Little patches of mist hung over the creeks, the sky was almost frosty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
Hamel
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From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
hastenedverbUS /ˈheɪsənd/
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading He hastened up the stone steps, crossed the terrace, and passed into the hall.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hastened up the stone steps, crossed the terrace, and passed into the hall.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lights from St. David’s Hall shone like cheerful beacons before him.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Little patches of mist hung over the creeks, the sky was almost frosty.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He hastened up the stone steps, crossed the terrace, and passed into the hall.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
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 A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The lights from St. David’s Hall shone like cheerful beacons before him.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The lights from St. David’s Hall shone like cheerful beacons before him.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little patches of mist hung over the creeks, the sky was almost frosty.
mistverbUS /mɪst/
become covered with mist
From this reading Little patches of mist hung over the creeks, the sky was almost frosty.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little patches of mist hung over the creeks, the sky was almost frosty.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading A servant conducted him at once to the drawing-room.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Little patches of mist hung over the creeks, the sky was almost frosty.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He hastened up the stone steps, crossed the terrace, and passed into the hall.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Little patches of mist hung over the creeks, the sky was almost frosty.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading A servant conducted him at once to the drawing-room.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The lights from St. David’s Hall shone like cheerful beacons before him.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Little patches of mist hung over the creeks, the sky was almost frosty.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lights from St. David’s Hall shone like cheerful beacons before him.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He hastened up the stone steps, crossed the terrace, and passed into the hall.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He hastened up the stone steps, crossed the terrace, and passed into the hall.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading He hastened up the stone steps, crossed the terrace, and passed into the hall.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
TowernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He hastened up the stone steps, crossed the terrace, and passed into the hall.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little patches of mist hung over the creeks, the sky was almost frosty.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A cold twilight had fallen upon the land when Hamel left the Tower that evening and walked briskly along the foot-way to the Hall.
