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Academy's
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From this reading He stood alone in the center of Velmora Academy's grand courtyard.
acridadjectiveUS /ˈæk.rɪd/
Having an unpleasantly bitter or pungent taste or smell.
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
alonenounUS /alone/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He stood alone in the center of Velmora Academy's grand courtyard.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And there are memories that burn before you can even remember why they were forgotten.”
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “THERE ARE BOOKS THAT bleed before you even open them.
back
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From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “THERE ARE BOOKS THAT bleed before you even open them.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
bleedverbUS /bliːd/
To lose or emit fluid, or metaphorically to seep magical essence from an enchanted tome.
From this reading “THERE ARE BOOKS THAT bleed before you even open them.
BOOKSnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading “THERE ARE BOOKS THAT bleed before you even open them.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
burnverbUS /bɜːrn/
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading And there are memories that burn before you can even remember why they were forgotten.”
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And there are memories that burn before you can even remember why they were forgotten.”
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading He stood alone in the center of Velmora Academy's grand courtyard.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
consecutiveadjectiveUS /kənˈsɛk.jə.tɪv/
Following continuously in unbroken sequence.
From this reading For three consecutive nights, Elric Valehart dreamt the exact same dream.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrtjɑːrd/
an open area surrounded by the walls of a building
From this reading He stood alone in the center of Velmora Academy's grand courtyard.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading For three consecutive nights, Elric Valehart dreamt the exact same dream.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading For three consecutive nights, Elric Valehart dreamt the exact same dream.
Elric
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From this reading For three consecutive nights, Elric Valehart dreamt the exact same dream.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THERE ARE BOOKS THAT bleed before you even open them.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading For three consecutive nights, Elric Valehart dreamt the exact same dream.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For three consecutive nights, Elric Valehart dreamt the exact same dream.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading And there are memories that burn before you can even remember why they were forgotten.”
grand
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From this reading He stood alone in the center of Velmora Academy's grand courtyard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading And there are memories that burn before you can even remember why they were forgotten.”
mindnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading For three consecutive nights, Elric Valehart dreamt the exact same dream.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “THERE ARE BOOKS THAT bleed before you even open them.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading And there are memories that burn before you can even remember why they were forgotten.”
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For three consecutive nights, Elric Valehart dreamt the exact same dream.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
stoodnounUS /stood/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He stood alone in the center of Velmora Academy's grand courtyard.
sulfurnounUS /ˈsʌl.fər/
A yellow nonmetallic element with a pungent odor.
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “THERE ARE BOOKS THAT bleed before you even open them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For three consecutive nights, Elric Valehart dreamt the exact same dream.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “THERE ARE BOOKS THAT bleed before you even open them.
THERE
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From this reading “THERE ARE BOOKS THAT bleed before you even open them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And there are memories that burn before you can even remember why they were forgotten.”
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
three
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From this reading For three consecutive nights, Elric Valehart dreamt the exact same dream.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
tonightadverbUS /təˈnaɪt/
On the present night.
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
Valehart
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From this reading For three consecutive nights, Elric Valehart dreamt the exact same dream.
Velmoraproper nounUS /vɛlˈmɔː.rə/
The ancient realm of memory magic and sacred archives.
From this reading He stood alone in the center of Velmora Academy's grand courtyard.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And there are memories that burn before you can even remember why they were forgotten.”
why
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From this reading And there are memories that burn before you can even remember why they were forgotten.”
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading But tonight, the boundary between the nightmare and his waking mind had worn dangerously thin—so thin that he could taste the acrid, choking scent of sulfur in the back of his throat.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “THERE ARE BOOKS THAT bleed before you even open them.
