adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Protesting, yet filled with a strange joy and pride, Randolph took it from the young girl's hand.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Randolph did not linger long after this, and presently took his leave of his host and hostess.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading The airy structure he had built up for the last three months had collapsed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Protesting, yet filled with a strange joy and pride, Randolph took it from the young girl's hand.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The airy structure he had built up for the last three months had collapsed.
cheeknounUS /tʃiːk/
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading It seemed to him that he walked home that night in the whirling clouds of his dispelled dream.
collapsedverbUS /kəˈlæpst/
past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically
From this reading The airy structure he had built up for the last three months had collapsed.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Randolph did not linger long after this, and presently took his leave of his host and hostess.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
dispelledverbUS /dɪˈspeld/
inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading It seemed to him that he walked home that night in the whirling clouds of his dispelled dream.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading It seemed to him that he walked home that night in the whirling clouds of his dispelled dream.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Protesting, yet filled with a strange joy and pride, Randolph took it from the young girl's hand.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The airy structure he had built up for the last three months had collapsed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Protesting, yet filled with a strange joy and pride, Randolph took it from the young girl's hand.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Protesting, yet filled with a strange joy and pride, Randolph took it from the young girl's hand.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Protesting, yet filled with a strange joy and pride, Randolph took it from the young girl's hand.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to him that he walked home that night in the whirling clouds of his dispelled dream.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Randolph did not linger long after this, and presently took his leave of his host and hostess.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It seemed to him that he walked home that night in the whirling clouds of his dispelled dream.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Randolph did not linger long after this, and presently took his leave of his host and hostess.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Randolph did not linger long after this, and presently took his leave of his host and hostess.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed to him that he walked home that night in the whirling clouds of his dispelled dream.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Protesting, yet filled with a strange joy and pride, Randolph took it from the young girl's hand.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Protesting, yet filled with a strange joy and pride, Randolph took it from the young girl's hand.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The airy structure he had built up for the last three months had collapsed.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Randolph did not linger long after this, and presently took his leave of his host and hostess.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Randolph did not linger long after this, and presently took his leave of his host and hostess.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
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 Randolph did not linger long after this, and presently took his leave of his host and hostess.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The airy structure he had built up for the last three months had collapsed.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It seemed to him that he walked home that night in the whirling clouds of his dispelled dream.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Randolph did not linger long after this, and presently took his leave of his host and hostess.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Randolph did not linger long after this, and presently took his leave of his host and hostess.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
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From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Randolph did not linger long after this, and presently took his leave of his host and hostess.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Protesting, yet filled with a strange joy and pride, Randolph took it from the young girl's hand.
ProtestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Protesting, yet filled with a strange joy and pride, Randolph took it from the young girl's hand.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
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From this reading Protesting, yet filled with a strange joy and pride, Randolph took it from the young girl's hand.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to him that he walked home that night in the whirling clouds of his dispelled dream.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Protesting, yet filled with a strange joy and pride, Randolph took it from the young girl's hand.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The airy structure he had built up for the last three months had collapsed.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to him that he walked home that night in the whirling clouds of his dispelled dream.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Protesting, yet filled with a strange joy and pride, Randolph took it from the young girl's hand.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Randolph did not linger long after this, and presently took his leave of his host and hostess.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The airy structure he had built up for the last three months had collapsed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to him that he walked home that night in the whirling clouds of his dispelled dream.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Protesting, yet filled with a strange joy and pride, Randolph took it from the young girl's hand.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The airy structure he had built up for the last three months had collapsed.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It seemed to him that he walked home that night in the whirling clouds of his dispelled dream.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The little color which had deepened on her cheek cleared away as he thanked her gratefully, and with a quiet dignity she arose and moved toward the others.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading It seemed to him that he walked home that night in the whirling clouds of his dispelled dream.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Protesting, yet filled with a strange joy and pride, Randolph took it from the young girl's hand.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Protesting, yet filled with a strange joy and pride, Randolph took it from the young girl's hand.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Protesting, yet filled with a strange joy and pride, Randolph took it from the young girl's hand.
