adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading In this silence, which emphasized the quaking of the earth and air, there was a sense of unknown, impending disaster.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading King found Niagara pitched to the key of his lacerated and tumultuous feelings.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not to be borne indoors, and the two friends went out into the night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
borneverbUS /bɔːrn/
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading It was not to be borne indoors, and the two friends went out into the night.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
bridenounUS /braɪd/
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
CataractnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading In this silence, which emphasized the quaking of the earth and air, there was a sense of unknown, impending disaster.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading In this silence, which emphasized the quaking of the earth and air, there was a sense of unknown, impending disaster.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading In this silence, which emphasized the quaking of the earth and air, there was a sense of unknown, impending disaster.
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading King found Niagara pitched to the key of his lacerated and tumultuous feelings.
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 There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading King found Niagara pitched to the key of his lacerated and tumultuous feelings.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was not to be borne indoors, and the two friends went out into the night.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading King found Niagara pitched to the key of his lacerated and tumultuous feelings.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading In this silence, which emphasized the quaking of the earth and air, there was a sense of unknown, impending disaster.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading It was not to be borne indoors, and the two friends went out into the night.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was not to be borne indoors, and the two friends went out into the night.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not to be borne indoors, and the two friends went out into the night.
keynounUS /kiː/
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading King found Niagara pitched to the key of his lacerated and tumultuous feelings.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading King found Niagara pitched to the key of his lacerated and tumultuous feelings.
laceratedadjective
irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
From this reading King found Niagara pitched to the key of his lacerated and tumultuous feelings.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
NiagaranounUS /naɪˈæɡrə/
waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls
From this reading King found Niagara pitched to the key of his lacerated and tumultuous feelings.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was not to be borne indoors, and the two friends went out into the night.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading King found Niagara pitched to the key of his lacerated and tumultuous feelings.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was not to be borne indoors, and the two friends went out into the night.
parknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading King found Niagara pitched to the key of his lacerated and tumultuous feelings.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
presumptuousadjectiveUS /prɪˈzʌmptʃəwəs/
excessively forward
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
quakingverbUS /ˈkweɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “quake” — shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading In this silence, which emphasized the quaking of the earth and air, there was a sense of unknown, impending disaster.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In this silence, which emphasized the quaking of the earth and air, there was a sense of unknown, impending disaster.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In this silence, which emphasized the quaking of the earth and air, there was a sense of unknown, impending disaster.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
structuresnounUS /ˈstrʌktʃərz/
plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading King found Niagara pitched to the key of his lacerated and tumultuous feelings.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this silence, which emphasized the quaking of the earth and air, there was a sense of unknown, impending disaster.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading King found Niagara pitched to the key of his lacerated and tumultuous feelings.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading King found Niagara pitched to the key of his lacerated and tumultuous feelings.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was not to be borne indoors, and the two friends went out into the night.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading In this silence, which emphasized the quaking of the earth and air, there was a sense of unknown, impending disaster.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was not to be borne indoors, and the two friends went out into the night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In his present mood the place seemed deserted, the figures of the few visitors gliding about as in a dream, as if they too had been subdued by the recent commission which had silenced the drivers, and stopped the mills, and made the park free, and was tearing down the presumptuous structures along the bank.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There were few people at the Cataract House, and either the bridal season had not set in, or in America a bride has been evolved who does not show any consciousness of her new position.
