adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rain was in his face again for a moment, then his body was tilted.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The rain was in his face again for a moment, then his body was tilted.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was a white face with pimples round the mouth and good-natured, watery blue eyes.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The rain was in his face again for a moment, then his body was tilted.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then he found himself staring in the face of the man who was carrying the lower end of the stretcher.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
coffred
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From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
coffres
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From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Then he found himself staring in the face of the man who was carrying the lower end of the stretcher.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The rain was in his face again for a moment, then his body was tilted.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rain was in his face again for a moment, then his body was tilted.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Then he found himself staring in the face of the man who was carrying the lower end of the stretcher.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading It was a white face with pimples round the mouth and good-natured, watery blue eyes.
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he found himself staring in the face of the man who was carrying the lower end of the stretcher.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then he found himself staring in the face of the man who was carrying the lower end of the stretcher.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The rain was in his face again for a moment, then his body was tilted.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rain was in his face again for a moment, then his body was tilted.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a white face with pimples round the mouth and good-natured, watery blue eyes.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Then he found himself staring in the face of the man who was carrying the lower end of the stretcher.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then he found himself staring in the face of the man who was carrying the lower end of the stretcher.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The rain was in his face again for a moment, then his body was tilted.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading It was a white face with pimples round the mouth and good-natured, watery blue eyes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
pimplesnounUS /ˈpɪmpəlz/
plural of “pimple” — a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne
From this reading It was a white face with pimples round the mouth and good-natured, watery blue eyes.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain was in his face again for a moment, then his body was tilted.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
rosettesnounUS /ˈroʊˈzets/
plural of “rosette” — an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was a white face with pimples round the mouth and good-natured, watery blue eyes.
rownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
russetnounUS /ˈrʌsɪt/
a reddish brown homespun fabric
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
sculpturedadjectiveUS /ˈskʌlptʃərd/
cut into a desired shape
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
softlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːftli/
with low volume
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Then he found himself staring in the face of the man who was carrying the lower end of the stretcher.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
stretchernounUS /ˈstretʃər/
a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting
From this reading Then he found himself staring in the face of the man who was carrying the lower end of the stretcher.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rain was in his face again for a moment, then his body was tilted.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The rain was in his face again for a moment, then his body was tilted.
tiltedadjectiveUS /ˈtɪltɪd/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The rain was in his face again for a moment, then his body was tilted.
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 A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rain was in his face again for a moment, then his body was tilted.
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading It was a white face with pimples round the mouth and good-natured, watery blue eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A row of houses and russet trees and chimney pots against a leaden sky swung suddenly up into sight and were instantly replaced by a ceiling and the coffred vault of a staircase.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading It was a white face with pimples round the mouth and good-natured, watery blue eyes.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Then he found himself staring in the face of the man who was carrying the lower end of the stretcher.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Andrews was still groaning softly, but his eyes fastened with sudden interest on the sculptured rosettes of the coffres and the coats of arms that made the center of each section of ceiling.
