adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
BeneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Beneath the golden mists of sunrise danced a radiant sea.
bloomedverbUS /bluːmd/
past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
canyonsnounUS /ˈkænjənz/
plural of “canyon” — a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading In shadowed niches of the canyons lilies waited to fill with light their gleaming ivory cups.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading In shadowed niches of the canyons lilies waited to fill with light their gleaming ivory cups.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Beneath the golden mists of sunrise danced a radiant sea.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
fairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading In shadowed niches of the canyons lilies waited to fill with light their gleaming ivory cups.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
Francis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading In shadowed niches of the canyons lilies waited to fill with light their gleaming ivory cups.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Beneath the golden mists of sunrise danced a radiant sea.
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
hillsidesnounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪdz/
plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
IslandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading In shadowed niches of the canyons lilies waited to fill with light their gleaming ivory cups.
larknounUS /lɑːrk/
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In shadowed niches of the canyons lilies waited to fill with light their gleaming ivory cups.
lilacnounUS /ˈlaɪlæk/
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
liliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading In shadowed niches of the canyons lilies waited to fill with light their gleaming ivory cups.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
LovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading Beneath the golden mists of sunrise danced a radiant sea.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
nichesnounUS /ˈnɪtʃɪz/
plural of “niche” — a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading In shadowed niches of the canyons lilies waited to fill with light their gleaming ivory cups.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
PartnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
Punagwandah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading Beneath the golden mists of sunrise danced a radiant sea.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Beneath the golden mists of sunrise danced a radiant sea.
shadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
From this reading In shadowed niches of the canyons lilies waited to fill with light their gleaming ivory cups.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
StartsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
steeplyadverbUS /ˈstiːpli/
in a steep manner
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
StoriesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Beneath the golden mists of sunrise danced a radiant sea.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In shadowed niches of the canyons lilies waited to fill with light their gleaming ivory cups.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Spring in very truth was there.
thicketsnounUS /ˈθɪkəts/
plural of “thicket” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/
very small
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Spring in very truth was there.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Spring in very truth was there.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading In shadowed niches of the canyons lilies waited to fill with light their gleaming ivory cups.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Spring in very truth was there.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories Part I. Sir Francis Starts It It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In shadowed niches of the canyons lilies waited to fill with light their gleaming ivory cups.
