adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the ceiling appears a grotesque shadow of good Mrs. Wakefield.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
callsnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
caricatureverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/
represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading On the ceiling appears a grotesque shadow of good Mrs. Wakefield.
chinnounUS /tʃɪn/
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Pausing near the house, Wakefield discerns, through the parlor windows of the second floor, the red glow and the glimmer and fitful flash of a comfortable fire.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
discernsverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading Pausing near the house, Wakefield discerns, through the parlor windows of the second floor, the red glow and the glimmer and fitful flash of a comfortable fire.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
down-sinking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading Pausing near the house, Wakefield discerns, through the parlor windows of the second floor, the red glow and the glimmer and fitful flash of a comfortable fire.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading Pausing near the house, Wakefield discerns, through the parlor windows of the second floor, the red glow and the glimmer and fitful flash of a comfortable fire.
flashverbUS /flæʃ/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Pausing near the house, Wakefield discerns, through the parlor windows of the second floor, the red glow and the glimmer and fitful flash of a comfortable fire.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Pausing near the house, Wakefield discerns, through the parlor windows of the second floor, the red glow and the glimmer and fitful flash of a comfortable fire.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Pausing near the house, Wakefield discerns, through the parlor windows of the second floor, the red glow and the glimmer and fitful flash of a comfortable fire.
glownounUS /ɡloʊ/
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Pausing near the house, Wakefield discerns, through the parlor windows of the second floor, the red glow and the glimmer and fitful flash of a comfortable fire.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading On the ceiling appears a grotesque shadow of good Mrs. Wakefield.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading On the ceiling appears a grotesque shadow of good Mrs. Wakefield.
gustyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌsti/
blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Pausing near the house, Wakefield discerns, through the parlor windows of the second floor, the red glow and the glimmer and fitful flash of a comfortable fire.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On the ceiling appears a grotesque shadow of good Mrs. Wakefield.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Pausing near the house, Wakefield discerns, through the parlor windows of the second floor, the red glow and the glimmer and fitful flash of a comfortable fire.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
nosenounUS /noʊz/
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the ceiling appears a grotesque shadow of good Mrs. Wakefield.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Pausing near the house, Wakefield discerns, through the parlor windows of the second floor, the red glow and the glimmer and fitful flash of a comfortable fire.
patternounUS /ˈpætər/
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
PausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Pausing near the house, Wakefield discerns, through the parlor windows of the second floor, the red glow and the glimmer and fitful flash of a comfortable fire.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Pausing near the house, Wakefield discerns, through the parlor windows of the second floor, the red glow and the glimmer and fitful flash of a comfortable fire.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Pausing near the house, Wakefield discerns, through the parlor windows of the second floor, the red glow and the glimmer and fitful flash of a comfortable fire.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading On the ceiling appears a grotesque shadow of good Mrs. Wakefield.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Pausing near the house, Wakefield discerns, through the parlor windows of the second floor, the red glow and the glimmer and fitful flash of a comfortable fire.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
up-flickering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
vanishedadjectiveUS /ˈvænɪʃt/
having passed out of existence
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
waistnounUS /weɪst/
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
Wakefield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
widownounUS /ˈwɪdoʊ/
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The cap, the nose and chin, and the broad waist, form an admirable caricature, which dances, moreover, with the up-flickering and down-sinking blaze, almost too merrily for the shade of an elderly widow.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Pausing near the house, Wakefield discerns, through the parlor windows of the second floor, the red glow and the glimmer and fitful flash of a comfortable fire.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a gusty night of autumn, with frequent showers that patter down upon the pavement, and are gone before a man can put up his umbrella.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading One evening, in the twentieth year since he vanished, Wakefield is taking his customary walk towards the dwelling which he still calls his own.
