adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Traquair, a prematurely dried-up man, with whiskers and a Scotch accent, remarked, “Ye're airly, man!”
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading Traquair, a prematurely dried-up man, with whiskers and a Scotch accent, remarked, “Ye're airly, man!”
airly
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From this reading Traquair, a prematurely dried-up man, with whiskers and a Scotch accent, remarked, “Ye're airly, man!”
Alpnoun
any high mountain
From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He discovered a slight cut on his arm.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Swithin growled something unintelligible, and swung up to bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
conspiredverbUS /kənˈspaɪərd/
past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading He discovered a slight cut on his arm.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He discovered a slight cut on his arm.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
dried-upadjective
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
From this reading Traquair, a prematurely dried-up man, with whiskers and a Scotch accent, remarked, “Ye're airly, man!”
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
Goldene
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From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading Swithin growled something unintelligible, and swung up to bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Traquair, a prematurely dried-up man, with whiskers and a Scotch accent, remarked, “Ye're airly, man!”
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He discovered a slight cut on his arm.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
prematurelyadverbUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊrli/
(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation
From this reading Traquair, a prematurely dried-up man, with whiskers and a Scotch accent, remarked, “Ye're airly, man!”
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Traquair, a prematurely dried-up man, with whiskers and a Scotch accent, remarked, “Ye're airly, man!”
Rozsi
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From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading Traquair, a prematurely dried-up man, with whiskers and a Scotch accent, remarked, “Ye're airly, man!”
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He discovered a slight cut on his arm.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Swithin growled something unintelligible, and swung up to bed.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
strokedverbUS /stroʊkt/
past form of “stroke” — touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
Swithin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Swithin growled something unintelligible, and swung up to bed.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Swithin growled something unintelligible, and swung up to bed.
Traquair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Traquair, a prematurely dried-up man, with whiskers and a Scotch accent, remarked, “Ye're airly, man!”
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
unintelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise
From this reading Swithin growled something unintelligible, and swung up to bed.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Swithin growled something unintelligible, and swung up to bed.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading III When at last Swithin reached the Goldene Alp, he found his brother and friend standing uneasily at the door.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Traquair, a prematurely dried-up man, with whiskers and a Scotch accent, remarked, “Ye're airly, man!”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Traquair, a prematurely dried-up man, with whiskers and a Scotch accent, remarked, “Ye're airly, man!”
Ye're
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From this reading Traquair, a prematurely dried-up man, with whiskers and a Scotch accent, remarked, “Ye're airly, man!”
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He was in a savage temper—the elements had conspired to show him things he did not want to see; yet now and then a memory of Rozsi, of her soft palm in his, a sense of having been stroked and flattered, came over him.
