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From this reading “This Is the Last of Earth”[1] [1] “This is the last of Earth!
1848
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From this reading I am content,” last words of John Quincy Adams, uttered February 21, 1848.
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From this reading I am content,” last words of John Quincy Adams, uttered February 21, 1848.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The bed was draped in white; and there, beneath the drooping angel-figure, lay a little sleeping form,—sleeping never to waken!
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading I am content,” last words of John Quincy Adams, uttered February 21, 1848.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am content,” last words of John Quincy Adams, uttered February 21, 1848.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
angel-figure
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From this reading The bed was draped in white; and there, beneath the drooping angel-figure, lay a little sleeping form,—sleeping never to waken!
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The bed was draped in white; and there, beneath the drooping angel-figure, lay a little sleeping form,—sleeping never to waken!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The bed was draped in white; and there, beneath the drooping angel-figure, lay a little sleeping form,—sleeping never to waken!
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
breathings
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From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading I am content,” last words of John Quincy Adams, uttered February 21, 1848.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The bed was draped in white; and there, beneath the drooping angel-figure, lay a little sleeping form,—sleeping never to waken!
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading The bed was draped in white; and there, beneath the drooping angel-figure, lay a little sleeping form,—sleeping never to waken!
EarthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “This Is the Last of Earth”[1] [1] “This is the last of Earth!
Eva's
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From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading I am content,” last words of John Quincy Adams, uttered February 21, 1848.
footfalls
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From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
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 bed was draped in white; and there, beneath the drooping angel-figure, lay a little sleeping form,—sleeping never to waken!
glownounUS /ɡloʊ/
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am content,” last words of John Quincy Adams, uttered February 21, 1848.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This Is the Last of Earth”[1] [1] “This is the last of Earth!
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I am content,” last words of John Quincy Adams, uttered February 21, 1848.
LastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading “This Is the Last of Earth”[1] [1] “This is the last of Earth!
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The bed was draped in white; and there, beneath the drooping angel-figure, lay a little sleeping form,—sleeping never to waken!
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The bed was draped in white; and there, beneath the drooping angel-figure, lay a little sleeping form,—sleeping never to waken!
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
napkinsnounUS /ˈnæpkɪnz/
plural of “napkin” — a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The bed was draped in white; and there, beneath the drooping angel-figure, lay a little sleeping form,—sleeping never to waken!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “This Is the Last of Earth”[1] [1] “This is the last of Earth!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
picturesnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
QuincynounUS /ˈkwɪnsi/
American patriot who presented the colonists' grievances to the English king (1744-1775)
From this reading I am content,” last words of John Quincy Adams, uttered February 21, 1848.
robedadjectiveUS /roʊbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
rose-coloredadjective
reflecting optimism
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading The bed was draped in white; and there, beneath the drooping angel-figure, lay a little sleeping form,—sleeping never to waken!
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
statuettesnounUS /ˌstætʃuːˈets/
plural of “statuette” — a small carved or molded figure
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
stolenounUS /stoʊl/
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “This Is the Last of Earth”[1] [1] “This is the last of Earth!
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This Is the Last of Earth”[1] [1] “This is the last of Earth!
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bed was draped in white; and there, beneath the drooping angel-figure, lay a little sleeping form,—sleeping never to waken!
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
communicated in words
From this reading I am content,” last words of John Quincy Adams, uttered February 21, 1848.
wakenverbUS /ˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading The bed was draped in white; and there, beneath the drooping angel-figure, lay a little sleeping form,—sleeping never to waken!
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bed was draped in white; and there, beneath the drooping angel-figure, lay a little sleeping form,—sleeping never to waken!
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The statuettes and pictures in Eva’s room were shrouded in white napkins, and only hushed breathings and muffled footfalls were heard there, and the light stole in solemnly through windows partially darkened by closed blinds.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading There she lay, robed in one of the simple white dresses she had been wont to wear when living; the rose-colored light through the curtains cast over the icy coldness of death a warm glow.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading I am content,” last words of John Quincy Adams, uttered February 21, 1848.
