adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
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 No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But nothing disturbed the stillness save the occasional slipping of gathered snow from the boughs, or the rustle of some wild animal over the crisp flake-bespattered herbage.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading But nothing disturbed the stillness save the occasional slipping of gathered snow from the boughs, or the rustle of some wild animal over the crisp flake-bespattered herbage.
bushesnounUS /ˈbʊʃəz/
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
consideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
copsenoun
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
creptverbUS /krept/
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading But nothing disturbed the stillness save the occasional slipping of gathered snow from the boughs, or the rustle of some wild animal over the crisp flake-bespattered herbage.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading But nothing disturbed the stillness save the occasional slipping of gathered snow from the boughs, or the rustle of some wild animal over the crisp flake-bespattered herbage.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
fenceverbUS /fens/
enclose with a fence
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
flake-bespattered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But nothing disturbed the stillness save the occasional slipping of gathered snow from the boughs, or the rustle of some wild animal over the crisp flake-bespattered herbage.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But nothing disturbed the stillness save the occasional slipping of gathered snow from the boughs, or the rustle of some wild animal over the crisp flake-bespattered herbage.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading But nothing disturbed the stillness save the occasional slipping of gathered snow from the boughs, or the rustle of some wild animal over the crisp flake-bespattered herbage.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
hacknounUS /hæk/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
herbagenoun
succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land
From this reading But nothing disturbed the stillness save the occasional slipping of gathered snow from the boughs, or the rustle of some wild animal over the crisp flake-bespattered herbage.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
lanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
Laura
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
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 At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But nothing disturbed the stillness save the occasional slipping of gathered snow from the boughs, or the rustle of some wild animal over the crisp flake-bespattered herbage.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading But nothing disturbed the stillness save the occasional slipping of gathered snow from the boughs, or the rustle of some wild animal over the crisp flake-bespattered herbage.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But nothing disturbed the stillness save the occasional slipping of gathered snow from the boughs, or the rustle of some wild animal over the crisp flake-bespattered herbage.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But nothing disturbed the stillness save the occasional slipping of gathered snow from the boughs, or the rustle of some wild animal over the crisp flake-bespattered herbage.
phaetonnoun
large open car seating four with folding top
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
plungedverbUS /plʌndʒd/
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
ProspectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading But nothing disturbed the stillness save the occasional slipping of gathered snow from the boughs, or the rustle of some wild animal over the crisp flake-bespattered herbage.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading But nothing disturbed the stillness save the occasional slipping of gathered snow from the boughs, or the rustle of some wild animal over the crisp flake-bespattered herbage.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But nothing disturbed the stillness save the occasional slipping of gathered snow from the boughs, or the rustle of some wild animal over the crisp flake-bespattered herbage.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
strangelyadverbUS /ˈstreɪndʒli/
in a strange manner
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
umbragenounUS /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/
a feeling of anger caused by being offended
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading At length, apparently convinced that her former companion was either unable to find her, or not anxious to do so, in the present strange state of affairs, she crept out from the bushes, and in less than an hour found herself again approaching the door of the Prospect Hotel.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Here she stood in hiding under one of the large bushes, clinging so closely to its umbrage as to seem but a portion of its mass, and listening intently for the faintest sound of pursuit.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The expedient seemed a good one in the circumstances, especially when recommended by the singular eagerness of her voice; and placing the reins in her hands--a quite unnecessary precaution, considering the state of their hack--he stepped out and went forward through the snow till she could see no more of him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading But nothing disturbed the stillness save the occasional slipping of gathered snow from the boughs, or the rustle of some wild animal over the crisp flake-bespattered herbage.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading No sooner was he gone than Laura, with a rapidity which contrasted strangely with her previous stillness, made fast the reins to the corner of the phaeton, and slipping out on the opposite side, ran back with all her might down the hill, till, coming to an opening in the fence, she scrambled through it, and plunged into the copse which bordered this portion of the lane.
