adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Archie drew near by the hill path to the Praying Weaver’s stone.
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 His first sight of her was thus excruciatingly sad, like a glimpse of a world from which all light, comfort, and society were on the point of vanishing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
Archie
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From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Archie drew near by the hill path to the Praying Weaver’s stone.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The emptiness and solitude of the great moors seemed to be concentrated there, and Kirstie pointed out by that figure of sunshine for the only inhabitant.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Archie drew near by the hill path to the Praying Weaver’s stone.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading His first sight of her was thus excruciatingly sad, like a glimpse of a world from which all light, comfort, and society were on the point of vanishing.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading The emptiness and solitude of the great moors seemed to be concentrated there, and Kirstie pointed out by that figure of sunshine for the only inhabitant.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Archie drew near by the hill path to the Praying Weaver’s stone.
emptinessnounUS /ˈemptinəs/
the state of containing nothing
From this reading The emptiness and solitude of the great moors seemed to be concentrated there, and Kirstie pointed out by that figure of sunshine for the only inhabitant.
excruciatinglyadverbUS /ˌekˈskruːsieɪtɪŋli/
in a very painful manner
From this reading His first sight of her was thus excruciatingly sad, like a glimpse of a world from which all light, comfort, and society were on the point of vanishing.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first sight of her was thus excruciatingly sad, like a glimpse of a world from which all light, comfort, and society were on the point of vanishing.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The emptiness and solitude of the great moors seemed to be concentrated there, and Kirstie pointed out by that figure of sunshine for the only inhabitant.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His first sight of her was thus excruciatingly sad, like a glimpse of a world from which all light, comfort, and society were on the point of vanishing.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
glimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/
a quick look
From this reading His first sight of her was thus excruciatingly sad, like a glimpse of a world from which all light, comfort, and society were on the point of vanishing.
gravestonenounUS /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/
a stone that is used to mark a grave
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The emptiness and solitude of the great moors seemed to be concentrated there, and Kirstie pointed out by that figure of sunshine for the only inhabitant.
Hags
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Hags were in shadow.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His first sight of her was thus excruciatingly sad, like a glimpse of a world from which all light, comfort, and society were on the point of vanishing.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Archie drew near by the hill path to the Praying Weaver’s stone.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first sight of her was thus excruciatingly sad, like a glimpse of a world from which all light, comfort, and society were on the point of vanishing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Archie drew near by the hill path to the Praying Weaver’s stone.
inhabitantnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The emptiness and solitude of the great moors seemed to be concentrated there, and Kirstie pointed out by that figure of sunshine for the only inhabitant.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Archie drew near by the hill path to the Praying Weaver’s stone.
Kirstie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The emptiness and solitude of the great moors seemed to be concentrated there, and Kirstie pointed out by that figure of sunshine for the only inhabitant.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Archie drew near by the hill path to the Praying Weaver’s stone.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His first sight of her was thus excruciatingly sad, like a glimpse of a world from which all light, comfort, and society were on the point of vanishing.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His first sight of her was thus excruciatingly sad, like a glimpse of a world from which all light, comfort, and society were on the point of vanishing.
moorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading The emptiness and solitude of the great moors seemed to be concentrated there, and Kirstie pointed out by that figure of sunshine for the only inhabitant.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Archie drew near by the hill path to the Praying Weaver’s stone.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The emptiness and solitude of the great moors seemed to be concentrated there, and Kirstie pointed out by that figure of sunshine for the only inhabitant.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The emptiness and solitude of the great moors seemed to be concentrated there, and Kirstie pointed out by that figure of sunshine for the only inhabitant.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Archie drew near by the hill path to the Praying Weaver’s stone.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading His first sight of her was thus excruciatingly sad, like a glimpse of a world from which all light, comfort, and society were on the point of vanishing.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading The emptiness and solitude of the great moors seemed to be concentrated there, and Kirstie pointed out by that figure of sunshine for the only inhabitant.
PrayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Archie drew near by the hill path to the Praying Weaver’s stone.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading His first sight of her was thus excruciatingly sad, like a glimpse of a world from which all light, comfort, and society were on the point of vanishing.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The emptiness and solitude of the great moors seemed to be concentrated there, and Kirstie pointed out by that figure of sunshine for the only inhabitant.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The Hags were in shadow.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading His first sight of her was thus excruciatingly sad, like a glimpse of a world from which all light, comfort, and society were on the point of vanishing.
SlapverbUS /slæp/
hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading His first sight of her was thus excruciatingly sad, like a glimpse of a world from which all light, comfort, and society were on the point of vanishing.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading The emptiness and solitude of the great moors seemed to be concentrated there, and Kirstie pointed out by that figure of sunshine for the only inhabitant.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Archie drew near by the hill path to the Praying Weaver’s stone.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading The emptiness and solitude of the great moors seemed to be concentrated there, and Kirstie pointed out by that figure of sunshine for the only inhabitant.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The emptiness and solitude of the great moors seemed to be concentrated there, and Kirstie pointed out by that figure of sunshine for the only inhabitant.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Archie drew near by the hill path to the Praying Weaver’s stone.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading His first sight of her was thus excruciatingly sad, like a glimpse of a world from which all light, comfort, and society were on the point of vanishing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Archie drew near by the hill path to the Praying Weaver’s stone.
touchingadjectiveUS /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
tussocknoun
a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
vanishingnounUS /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/
a sudden or mysterious disappearance
From this reading His first sight of her was thus excruciatingly sad, like a glimpse of a world from which all light, comfort, and society were on the point of vanishing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Archie drew near by the hill path to the Praying Weaver’s stone.
Weaver'snounUS /ˈwiːvərz/
possessive form of “weaver” — a craftsman who weaves cloth
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Archie drew near by the hill path to the Praying Weaver’s stone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Hags were in shadow.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when Archie drew near by the hill path to the Praying Weaver’s stone.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But still, through the gate of the Slap, the sun shot a last arrow, which sped far and straight across the surface of the moss, here and there touching and shining on a tussock, and lighted at length on the gravestone and the small figure awaiting him there.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His first sight of her was thus excruciatingly sad, like a glimpse of a world from which all light, comfort, and society were on the point of vanishing.
