adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When she went out of it this morning to go to her chamber that her habit might be changed and her toilette made, she glanced about her with a steady countenance.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon the doors were thrown open, and she entertained there such visitors as came with less formality than statelier assemblages demanded.
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 The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
assemblages
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From this reading In the afternoon the doors were thrown open, and she entertained there such visitors as came with less formality than statelier assemblages demanded.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
babblersnounUS /ˈbæblərz/
plural of “babbler” — an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker
From this reading "Until the babblers flock in to chatter of the modes and playhouses," she said, "all will be as quiet as the grave.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When she went out of it this morning to go to her chamber that her habit might be changed and her toilette made, she glanced about her with a steady countenance.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the afternoon the doors were thrown open, and she entertained there such visitors as came with less formality than statelier assemblages demanded.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading When she went out of it this morning to go to her chamber that her habit might be changed and her toilette made, she glanced about her with a steady countenance.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading When she went out of it this morning to go to her chamber that her habit might be changed and her toilette made, she glanced about her with a steady countenance.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading "Until the babblers flock in to chatter of the modes and playhouses," she said, "all will be as quiet as the grave.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading When she went out of it this morning to go to her chamber that her habit might be changed and her toilette made, she glanced about her with a steady countenance.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading In the afternoon the doors were thrown open, and she entertained there such visitors as came with less formality than statelier assemblages demanded.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In the afternoon the doors were thrown open, and she entertained there such visitors as came with less formality than statelier assemblages demanded.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading In the afternoon the doors were thrown open, and she entertained there such visitors as came with less formality than statelier assemblages demanded.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading "Until the babblers flock in to chatter of the modes and playhouses," she said, "all will be as quiet as the grave.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading In the afternoon the doors were thrown open, and she entertained there such visitors as came with less formality than statelier assemblages demanded.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading When she went out of it this morning to go to her chamber that her habit might be changed and her toilette made, she glanced about her with a steady countenance.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When she went out of it this morning to go to her chamber that her habit might be changed and her toilette made, she glanced about her with a steady countenance.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading "Until the babblers flock in to chatter of the modes and playhouses," she said, "all will be as quiet as the grave.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading When she went out of it this morning to go to her chamber that her habit might be changed and her toilette made, she glanced about her with a steady countenance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In the afternoon the doors were thrown open, and she entertained there such visitors as came with less formality than statelier assemblages demanded.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When she went out of it this morning to go to her chamber that her habit might be changed and her toilette made, she glanced about her with a steady countenance.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When she went out of it this morning to go to her chamber that her habit might be changed and her toilette made, she glanced about her with a steady countenance.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Until the babblers flock in to chatter of the modes and playhouses," she said, "all will be as quiet as the grave.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In the afternoon the doors were thrown open, and she entertained there such visitors as came with less formality than statelier assemblages demanded.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When she went out of it this morning to go to her chamber that her habit might be changed and her toilette made, she glanced about her with a steady countenance.
parleynounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
playhousesnounUS /ˈpleɪhaʊsɪz/
plural of “playhouse” — plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of
From this reading "Until the babblers flock in to chatter of the modes and playhouses," she said, "all will be as quiet as the grave.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Until the babblers flock in to chatter of the modes and playhouses," she said, "all will be as quiet as the grave.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
sacredadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Until the babblers flock in to chatter of the modes and playhouses," she said, "all will be as quiet as the grave.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
servitors
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From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
statelier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the afternoon the doors were thrown open, and she entertained there such visitors as came with less formality than statelier assemblages demanded.
steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading When she went out of it this morning to go to her chamber that her habit might be changed and her toilette made, she glanced about her with a steady countenance.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the afternoon the doors were thrown open, and she entertained there such visitors as came with less formality than statelier assemblages demanded.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the afternoon the doors were thrown open, and she entertained there such visitors as came with less formality than statelier assemblages demanded.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the afternoon the doors were thrown open, and she entertained there such visitors as came with less formality than statelier assemblages demanded.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading In the afternoon the doors were thrown open, and she entertained there such visitors as came with less formality than statelier assemblages demanded.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
toilettenoun
the act of dressing and preparing yourself
From this reading When she went out of it this morning to go to her chamber that her habit might be changed and her toilette made, she glanced about her with a steady countenance.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Until the babblers flock in to chatter of the modes and playhouses," she said, "all will be as quiet as the grave.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading In the afternoon the doors were thrown open, and she entertained there such visitors as came with less formality than statelier assemblages demanded.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When she went out of it this morning to go to her chamber that her habit might be changed and her toilette made, she glanced about her with a steady countenance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When she went out of it this morning to go to her chamber that her habit might be changed and her toilette made, she glanced about her with a steady countenance.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The stronghold of her security lay in the fact that her household so stood in awe of her, and that this room, which was one of the richest and most beautiful, though not the largest, in the mansion, all her servitors had learned to regard as a sort of sacred place in which none dared to set foot unless invited or commanded to enter.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Until the babblers flock in to chatter of the modes and playhouses," she said, "all will be as quiet as the grave.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the afternoon the doors were thrown open, and she entertained there such visitors as came with less formality than statelier assemblages demanded.
WithinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Within its four walls she read and wrote in the morning hours, no servant entering unless summoned by her; and the apartment seeming, as it were, a citadel, none approached without previous parley.
