adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At such times, after a tumult of the blood, women have tender delight in one another's beauty.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At such times, after a tumult of the blood, women have tender delight in one another's beauty.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I was naughty--she huddled them all into one of memory's spare sacks, and tied the neck of it, that they should keep safe for her father-confessor.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
another's
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From this reading At such times, after a tumult of the blood, women have tender delight in one another's beauty.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading At such times, after a tumult of the blood, women have tender delight in one another's beauty.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading At such times, after a tumult of the blood, women have tender delight in one another's beauty.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
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 FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading At such times, after a tumult of the blood, women have tender delight in one another's beauty.
embowelled
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From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
excusingverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “excuse” — accept an excuse for
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
father-confessor
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From this reading I was naughty--she huddled them all into one of memory's spare sacks, and tied the neck of it, that they should keep safe for her father-confessor.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
FLIGHTnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was naughty--she huddled them all into one of memory's spare sacks, and tied the neck of it, that they should keep safe for her father-confessor.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
Giacinta
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From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At such times, after a tumult of the blood, women have tender delight in one another's beauty.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
HOURSnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading I was naughty--she huddled them all into one of memory's spare sacks, and tied the neck of it, that they should keep safe for her father-confessor.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was naughty, padre mio!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At such times, after a tumult of the blood, women have tender delight in one another's beauty.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I was naughty--she huddled them all into one of memory's spare sacks, and tied the neck of it, that they should keep safe for her father-confessor.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was naughty--she huddled them all into one of memory's spare sacks, and tied the neck of it, that they should keep safe for her father-confessor.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I was naughty--she huddled them all into one of memory's spare sacks, and tied the neck of it, that they should keep safe for her father-confessor.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
memory's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was naughty--she huddled them all into one of memory's spare sacks, and tied the neck of it, that they should keep safe for her father-confessor.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
mio
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was naughty, padre mio!
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading I was naughty, padre mio!
necknounUS /nek/
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading I was naughty--she huddled them all into one of memory's spare sacks, and tied the neck of it, that they should keep safe for her father-confessor.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
noddedverbUS /ˈnɑːdəd/
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was naughty--she huddled them all into one of memory's spare sacks, and tied the neck of it, that they should keep safe for her father-confessor.
others
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From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
outworn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
padrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading I was naughty, padre mio!
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
sacksnounUS /sæks/
plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading I was naughty--she huddled them all into one of memory's spare sacks, and tied the neck of it, that they should keep safe for her father-confessor.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I was naughty--she huddled them all into one of memory's spare sacks, and tied the neck of it, that they should keep safe for her father-confessor.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I was naughty--she huddled them all into one of memory's spare sacks, and tied the neck of it, that they should keep safe for her father-confessor.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading I was naughty--she huddled them all into one of memory's spare sacks, and tied the neck of it, that they should keep safe for her father-confessor.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At such times, after a tumult of the blood, women have tender delight in one another's beauty.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading At such times, after a tumult of the blood, women have tender delight in one another's beauty.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was naughty--she huddled them all into one of memory's spare sacks, and tied the neck of it, that they should keep safe for her father-confessor.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading I was naughty--she huddled them all into one of memory's spare sacks, and tied the neck of it, that they should keep safe for her father-confessor.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At such times, after a tumult of the blood, women have tender delight in one another's beauty.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading At such times, after a tumult of the blood, women have tender delight in one another's beauty.
turpitudenounUS /ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/
a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
Vittoria
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But morning was better than night, and she ceased counting over her sins forward and backward; adding comments on them, excusing some and admitting the turpitude of others, with 'Oh!
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading At such times, after a tumult of the blood, women have tender delight in one another's beauty.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading FIRST HOURS OF THE FLIGHT Vittoria slept on like an outworn child, while Giacinta nodded over her, and started, and wondered what embowelled mountain they might be passing through, so cold was the air and thick the darkness; and wondered more at the old face of dawn, which appeared to know nothing of her agitation.
