adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
achesnounUS /eɪks/
plural of “ache” — a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Prince Andrew’s death Natásha and Princess Mary alike felt this.
alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/
equally
From this reading After Prince Andrew’s death Natásha and Princess Mary alike felt this.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
Andrew'snounUS /ˈændruːz/
possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading After Prince Andrew’s death Natásha and Princess Mary alike felt this.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/
dearly loved
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading They carefully guarded their open wounds from any rough and painful contact.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Drooping in spirit and closing their eyes before the menacing cloud of death that overhung them, they dared not look life in the face.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Drooping in spirit and closing their eyes before the menacing cloud of death that overhung them, they dared not look life in the face.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading They carefully guarded their open wounds from any rough and painful contact.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Drooping in spirit and closing their eyes before the menacing cloud of death that overhung them, they dared not look life in the face.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading After Prince Andrew’s death Natásha and Princess Mary alike felt this.
DroopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading Drooping in spirit and closing their eyes before the menacing cloud of death that overhung them, they dared not look life in the face.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
extinctionnounUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
no longer active; extinguished
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Drooping in spirit and closing their eyes before the menacing cloud of death that overhung them, they dared not look life in the face.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
feelsnounUS /fiːlz/
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading After Prince Andrew’s death Natásha and Princess Mary alike felt this.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They carefully guarded their open wounds from any rough and painful contact.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading They carefully guarded their open wounds from any rough and painful contact.
healsverbUS /hiːlz/
third-person singular of “heal” — heal or recover
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
horrornounUS /ˈhɔːrər/
intense and profound fear
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Drooping in spirit and closing their eyes before the menacing cloud of death that overhung them, they dared not look life in the face.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Drooping in spirit and closing their eyes before the menacing cloud of death that overhung them, they dared not look life in the face.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading After Prince Andrew’s death Natásha and Princess Mary alike felt this.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Drooping in spirit and closing their eyes before the menacing cloud of death that overhung them, they dared not look life in the face.
Natásha
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From this reading After Prince Andrew’s death Natásha and Princess Mary alike felt this.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Drooping in spirit and closing their eyes before the menacing cloud of death that overhung them, they dared not look life in the face.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading They carefully guarded their open wounds from any rough and painful contact.
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading Drooping in spirit and closing their eyes before the menacing cloud of death that overhung them, they dared not look life in the face.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading They carefully guarded their open wounds from any rough and painful contact.
perishingverbUS /ˈperɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading After Prince Andrew’s death Natásha and Princess Mary alike felt this.
PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading After Prince Andrew’s death Natásha and Princess Mary alike felt this.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading They carefully guarded their open wounds from any rough and painful contact.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
severancenounUS /ˈsevɜːrəns/
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
shrinksnounUS /ʃrɪŋks/
plural of “shrink” — a physician who specializes in psychiatry
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Drooping in spirit and closing their eyes before the menacing cloud of death that overhung them, they dared not look life in the face.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Drooping in spirit and closing their eyes before the menacing cloud of death that overhung them, they dared not look life in the face.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Drooping in spirit and closing their eyes before the menacing cloud of death that overhung them, they dared not look life in the face.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Drooping in spirit and closing their eyes before the menacing cloud of death that overhung them, they dared not look life in the face.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When seeing a dying animal a man feels a sense of horror: substance similar to his own is perishing before his eyes.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading But when it is a beloved and intimate human being that is dying, besides this horror at the extinction of life there is a severance, a spiritual wound, which like a physical wound is sometimes fatal and sometimes heals, but always aches and shrinks at any external irritating touch.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading They carefully guarded their open wounds from any rough and painful contact.
