adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And with this gentle, but unconquerable obstinacy did he resist all her entreaties.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length Elizabeth sat silent.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And with this gentle, but unconquerable obstinacy did he resist all her entreaties.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Though of a firmer character than his own, the tears rolled down her cheeks.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Though of a firmer character than his own, the tears rolled down her cheeks.
consideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And with this gentle, but unconquerable obstinacy did he resist all her entreaties.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Though of a firmer character than his own, the tears rolled down her cheeks.
ElizabethnounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading At length Elizabeth sat silent.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading And with this gentle, but unconquerable obstinacy did he resist all her entreaties.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
fantasynounUS /ˈfæntəsi/
imagination unrestricted by reality
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
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 For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
firmeradjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrmər/
comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Though of a firmer character than his own, the tears rolled down her cheeks.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading And with this gentle, but unconquerable obstinacy did he resist all her entreaties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And with this gentle, but unconquerable obstinacy did he resist all her entreaties.
hideverbUS /haɪd/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though of a firmer character than his own, the tears rolled down her cheeks.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length Elizabeth sat silent.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
mortaladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəl/
subject to death
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading And with this gentle, but unconquerable obstinacy did he resist all her entreaties.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Though of a firmer character than his own, the tears rolled down her cheeks.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading And with this gentle, but unconquerable obstinacy did he resist all her entreaties.
rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Though of a firmer character than his own, the tears rolled down her cheeks.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At length Elizabeth sat silent.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading At length Elizabeth sat silent.
sinnounUS /sɪn/
estrangement from god
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
symptomnounUS /ˈsɪmptəm/
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Though of a firmer character than his own, the tears rolled down her cheeks.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Though of a firmer character than his own, the tears rolled down her cheeks.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And with this gentle, but unconquerable obstinacy did he resist all her entreaties.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though of a firmer character than his own, the tears rolled down her cheeks.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
unconquerableadjective
not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome
From this reading And with this gentle, but unconquerable obstinacy did he resist all her entreaties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "If I hide my face for sorrow, there is cause enough," he merely replied; "and if I cover it for secret sin, what mortal might not do the same?"
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And with this gentle, but unconquerable obstinacy did he resist all her entreaties.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading For a few moments she appeared lost in thought, considering, probably, what new methods might be tried to withdraw her lover from so dark a fantasy, which, if it had no other meaning, was perhaps a symptom of mental disease.
