adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The limp rasher hung down between the bars of the gridiron like a cat in a child’s arms; but there was nothing in similes, unless She uttered them.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHRISTMAS MORNING The choir at last reached their beds, and slept like the rest of the parish.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The limp rasher hung down between the bars of the gridiron like a cat in a child’s arms; but there was nothing in similes, unless She uttered them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHRISTMAS MORNING The choir at last reached their beds, and slept like the rest of the parish.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading The limp rasher hung down between the bars of the gridiron like a cat in a child’s arms; but there was nothing in similes, unless She uttered them.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading CHRISTMAS MORNING The choir at last reached their beds, and slept like the rest of the parish.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The limp rasher hung down between the bars of the gridiron like a cat in a child’s arms; but there was nothing in similes, unless She uttered them.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
catnounUS /kæt/
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading The limp rasher hung down between the bars of the gridiron like a cat in a child’s arms; but there was nothing in similes, unless She uttered them.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The limp rasher hung down between the bars of the gridiron like a cat in a child’s arms; but there was nothing in similes, unless She uttered them.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading CHRISTMAS MORNING The choir at last reached their beds, and slept like the rest of the parish.
CHRISTMASnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS MORNING The choir at last reached their beds, and slept like the rest of the parish.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The limp rasher hung down between the bars of the gridiron like a cat in a child’s arms; but there was nothing in similes, unless She uttered them.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
enactmentnounUS /eˈnæktmənt/
the passing of a law by a legislative body
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
exhaustiveadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
gridironnounUS /ˈɡrɪdaɪərn/
a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
From this reading The limp rasher hung down between the bars of the gridiron like a cat in a child’s arms; but there was nothing in similes, unless She uttered them.
grilledadjectiveUS /ɡrɪld/
cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
grillingnounUS /ˈɡrɪlɪŋ/
cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The limp rasher hung down between the bars of the gridiron like a cat in a child’s arms; but there was nothing in similes, unless She uttered them.
imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading CHRISTMAS MORNING The choir at last reached their beds, and slept like the rest of the parish.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading CHRISTMAS MORNING The choir at last reached their beds, and slept like the rest of the parish.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading The limp rasher hung down between the bars of the gridiron like a cat in a child’s arms; but there was nothing in similes, unless She uttered them.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
MORNINGnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CHRISTMAS MORNING The choir at last reached their beds, and slept like the rest of the parish.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHRISTMAS MORNING The choir at last reached their beds, and slept like the rest of the parish.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading CHRISTMAS MORNING The choir at last reached their beds, and slept like the rest of the parish.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
rashernoun
a commercially important fish of the Pacific coast of North America
From this reading The limp rasher hung down between the bars of the gridiron like a cat in a child’s arms; but there was nothing in similes, unless She uttered them.
rashers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading CHRISTMAS MORNING The choir at last reached their beds, and slept like the rest of the parish.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
not used up
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading CHRISTMAS MORNING The choir at last reached their beds, and slept like the rest of the parish.
school-window
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The limp rasher hung down between the bars of the gridiron like a cat in a child’s arms; but there was nothing in similes, unless She uttered them.
similes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The limp rasher hung down between the bars of the gridiron like a cat in a child’s arms; but there was nothing in similes, unless She uttered them.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading CHRISTMAS MORNING The choir at last reached their beds, and slept like the rest of the parish.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
slumbers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHRISTMAS MORNING The choir at last reached their beds, and slept like the rest of the parish.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CHRISTMAS MORNING The choir at last reached their beds, and slept like the rest of the parish.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The limp rasher hung down between the bars of the gridiron like a cat in a child’s arms; but there was nothing in similes, unless She uttered them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
TiltedadjectiveUS /ˈtɪltɪd/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
unceasingadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
upstairsadverbUS /əpˈsterz/
on a floor above
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
communicated in words
From this reading The limp rasher hung down between the bars of the gridiron like a cat in a child’s arms; but there was nothing in similes, unless She uttered them.
variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
VisionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/
a vivid mental image
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Tilted on the edge of one foot he stood beside the fireplace, watching his mother grilling rashers; but there was nothing in grilling, he thought, unless the Vision grilled.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dick’s slumbers, through the three or four hours remaining for rest, were disturbed and slight; an exhaustive variation upon the incidents that had passed that night in connection with the school-window going on in his brain every moment of the time.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the morning, do what he would—go upstairs, downstairs, out of doors, speak of the wind and weather, or what not—he could not refrain from an unceasing renewal, in imagination, of that interesting enactment.
