AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
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 HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading It was from Vinton Arnold.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew the handwriting instantly, and he looked at the missive as if it contained his death-warrant.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As he rode away he was desperately tempted to destroy the letter, and never breathe a word of its existence.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading As he rode away he was desperately tempted to destroy the letter, and never breathe a word of its existence.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading He knew the handwriting instantly, and he looked at the missive as if it contained his death-warrant.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
death-warrant
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From this reading He knew the handwriting instantly, and he looked at the missive as if it contained his death-warrant.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading As he rode away he was desperately tempted to destroy the letter, and never breathe a word of its existence.
destroyverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading As he rode away he was desperately tempted to destroy the letter, and never breathe a word of its existence.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading As he rode away he was desperately tempted to destroy the letter, and never breathe a word of its existence.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was from Vinton Arnold.
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
GIVENadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading He knew the handwriting instantly, and he looked at the missive as if it contained his death-warrant.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
HOPESnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He knew the handwriting instantly, and he looked at the missive as if it contained his death-warrant.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He knew the handwriting instantly, and he looked at the missive as if it contained his death-warrant.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew the handwriting instantly, and he looked at the missive as if it contained his death-warrant.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As he rode away he was desperately tempted to destroy the letter, and never breathe a word of its existence.
Jocelyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew the handwriting instantly, and he looked at the missive as if it contained his death-warrant.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He knew the handwriting instantly, and he looked at the missive as if it contained his death-warrant.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
Mildred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
missivenounUS /ˈmɪsɪv/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He knew the handwriting instantly, and he looked at the missive as if it contained his death-warrant.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As he rode away he was desperately tempted to destroy the letter, and never breathe a word of its existence.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he rode away he was desperately tempted to destroy the letter, and never breathe a word of its existence.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
post-mark
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From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As he rode away he was desperately tempted to destroy the letter, and never breathe a word of its existence.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
SLAINnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading As he rode away he was desperately tempted to destroy the letter, and never breathe a word of its existence.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A day or two before his return to the city he found at the village office a letter with a foreign post-mark, addressed, in his care, to Miss Mildred Jocelyn.
Vinton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was from Vinton Arnold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was from Vinton Arnold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOPES GIVEN AND SLAIN The skies seemed serene and bright, with promise to all for many happy days, but clouds were gathering below the horizon, and, most unexpectedly to him, the first bolt fell upon Roger.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading As he rode away he was desperately tempted to destroy the letter, and never breathe a word of its existence.
