AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A thin cloud hid the moon, but there was quite light enough to see that the snow-covered court was deserted.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Coming from the warmth and light of the hall, the night outside struck sharp and bitterly cold.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
bitterlyadverbUS /ˈbɪtərli/
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Coming from the warmth and light of the hall, the night outside struck sharp and bitterly cold.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A thin cloud hid the moon, but there was quite light enough to see that the snow-covered court was deserted.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A thin cloud hid the moon, but there was quite light enough to see that the snow-covered court was deserted.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Coming from the warmth and light of the hall, the night outside struck sharp and bitterly cold.
ComingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Coming from the warmth and light of the hall, the night outside struck sharp and bitterly cold.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A thin cloud hid the moon, but there was quite light enough to see that the snow-covered court was deserted.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading A thin cloud hid the moon, but there was quite light enough to see that the snow-covered court was deserted.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A thin cloud hid the moon, but there was quite light enough to see that the snow-covered court was deserted.
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From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
FORESTnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE FOREST.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Coming from the warmth and light of the hall, the night outside struck sharp and bitterly cold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Coming from the warmth and light of the hall, the night outside struck sharp and bitterly cold.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
hidverbUS /hɪd/
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading A thin cloud hid the moon, but there was quite light enough to see that the snow-covered court was deserted.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE FOREST.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE FOREST.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Coming from the warmth and light of the hall, the night outside struck sharp and bitterly cold.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading A thin cloud hid the moon, but there was quite light enough to see that the snow-covered court was deserted.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Coming from the warmth and light of the hall, the night outside struck sharp and bitterly cold.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Coming from the warmth and light of the hall, the night outside struck sharp and bitterly cold.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Coming from the warmth and light of the hall, the night outside struck sharp and bitterly cold.
pacenounUS /peɪs/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
palingnoun
a fence made of upright pickets
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A thin cloud hid the moon, but there was quite light enough to see that the snow-covered court was deserted.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A thin cloud hid the moon, but there was quite light enough to see that the snow-covered court was deserted.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Coming from the warmth and light of the hall, the night outside struck sharp and bitterly cold.
snow-coveredadjective
covered with snow
From this reading A thin cloud hid the moon, but there was quite light enough to see that the snow-covered court was deserted.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Only in the shadows of the paling and the end of the house was it possible for a man to be concealed, and before he stepped away from the door Estein ran his eye carefully along both.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Coming from the warmth and light of the hall, the night outside struck sharp and bitterly cold.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A thin cloud hid the moon, but there was quite light enough to see that the snow-covered court was deserted.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE FOREST.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading A thin cloud hid the moon, but there was quite light enough to see that the snow-covered court was deserted.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading A thin cloud hid the moon, but there was quite light enough to see that the snow-covered court was deserted.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A thin cloud hid the moon, but there was quite light enough to see that the snow-covered court was deserted.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Coming from the warmth and light of the hall, the night outside struck sharp and bitterly cold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A thin cloud hid the moon, but there was quite light enough to see that the snow-covered court was deserted.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He could see nothing, and had just stepped forward a pace, when noiselessly as a phantom a dark form appeared round the corner of the hall, and without pausing an instant came straight up to him.
