adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She tried to quiet her sobbing, and after a moment faltered: "You had better leave me to myself."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Ida's rather precipitate withdrawal from the supper-room was another proof in their eyes that some mischief was brewing.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
baskedverbUS /bæskt/
past form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
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 She tried to quiet her sobbing, and after a moment faltered: "You had better leave me to myself."
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading Ida's rather precipitate withdrawal from the supper-room was another proof in their eyes that some mischief was brewing.
Burton'snounUS /ˈbɜːrtənz/
possessive form of “burton” — English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ida's rather precipitate withdrawal from the supper-room was another proof in their eyes that some mischief was brewing.
failverbUS /feɪl/
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading She tried to quiet her sobbing, and after a moment faltered: "You had better leave me to myself."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She tried to quiet her sobbing, and after a moment faltered: "You had better leave me to myself."
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ida," he said, in a kinder tone than usual, "I want to see you."
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading "Ida," he said, in a kinder tone than usual, "I want to see you."
Ida's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ida's rather precipitate withdrawal from the supper-room was another proof in their eyes that some mischief was brewing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Ida," he said, in a kinder tone than usual, "I want to see you."
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading She tried to quiet her sobbing, and after a moment faltered: "You had better leave me to myself."
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
Mayhew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She tried to quiet her sobbing, and after a moment faltered: "You had better leave me to myself."
mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Ida's rather precipitate withdrawal from the supper-room was another proof in their eyes that some mischief was brewing.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading She tried to quiet her sobbing, and after a moment faltered: "You had better leave me to myself."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
passionateadjectiveUS /ˈpæʃənət/
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading Ida's rather precipitate withdrawal from the supper-room was another proof in their eyes that some mischief was brewing.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Ida's rather precipitate withdrawal from the supper-room was another proof in their eyes that some mischief was brewing.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She tried to quiet her sobbing, and after a moment faltered: "You had better leave me to myself."
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Ida's rather precipitate withdrawal from the supper-room was another proof in their eyes that some mischief was brewing.
remindedverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪd/
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ida," he said, in a kinder tone than usual, "I want to see you."
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Ida," he said, in a kinder tone than usual, "I want to see you."
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She tried to quiet her sobbing, and after a moment faltered: "You had better leave me to myself."
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading She tried to quiet her sobbing, and after a moment faltered: "You had better leave me to myself."
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ida's rather precipitate withdrawal from the supper-room was another proof in their eyes that some mischief was brewing.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
StantonnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
supper-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ida's rather precipitate withdrawal from the supper-room was another proof in their eyes that some mischief was brewing.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ida's rather precipitate withdrawal from the supper-room was another proof in their eyes that some mischief was brewing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ida's rather precipitate withdrawal from the supper-room was another proof in their eyes that some mischief was brewing.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He listened at her door for a moment, and could not fail to hear the stifled sound of her passionate grief; then knocked, but there was no response.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Ida," he said, in a kinder tone than usual, "I want to see you."
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She tried to quiet her sobbing, and after a moment faltered: "You had better leave me to myself."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
urgencynounUS /ˈɜːrdʒənsi/
the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Ida," he said, in a kinder tone than usual, "I want to see you."
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Ida," he said, in a kinder tone than usual, "I want to see you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ida's rather precipitate withdrawal from the supper-room was another proof in their eyes that some mischief was brewing.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Stanton basked in Miss Burton's smiles until a significant look from Mrs. Mayhew reminded him of his disagreeable task, for the performance of which there seemed a greater urgency than ever.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading Ida's rather precipitate withdrawal from the supper-room was another proof in their eyes that some mischief was brewing.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ida," he said, in a kinder tone than usual, "I want to see you."
