adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This business being finished, Paula left the chamber and descended into the inclosure called the Pleasance, a spot grassed down like a lawn.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading With decided impatience she dashed off:-- ‘Of course; but nothing more will be agreed to.’
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, and only then, came the desired reply:-- ‘Miss Bell starts by the twelve o’clock train.’
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another telegram duly came:-- ‘Travelling expenses are expected to be paid.’
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Another telegram duly came:-- ‘Travelling expenses are expected to be paid.’
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
Barbara
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From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Another telegram duly came:-- ‘Travelling expenses are expected to be paid.’
Bean-stalk
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From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This business being finished, Paula left the chamber and descended into the inclosure called the Pleasance, a spot grassed down like a lawn.
BellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading This business being finished, Paula left the chamber and descended into the inclosure called the Pleasance, a spot grassed down like a lawn.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With decided impatience she dashed off:-- ‘Of course; but nothing more will be agreed to.’
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then, and only then, came the desired reply:-- ‘Miss Bell starts by the twelve o’clock train.’
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This business being finished, Paula left the chamber and descended into the inclosure called the Pleasance, a spot grassed down like a lawn.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Another telegram duly came:-- ‘Travelling expenses are expected to be paid.’
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading This business being finished, Paula left the chamber and descended into the inclosure called the Pleasance, a spot grassed down like a lawn.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading With decided impatience she dashed off:-- ‘Of course; but nothing more will be agreed to.’
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
dashedadjectiveUS /dæʃt/
having gaps or spaces
From this reading With decided impatience she dashed off:-- ‘Of course; but nothing more will be agreed to.’
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading With decided impatience she dashed off:-- ‘Of course; but nothing more will be agreed to.’
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading This business being finished, Paula left the chamber and descended into the inclosure called the Pleasance, a spot grassed down like a lawn.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading Then, and only then, came the desired reply:-- ‘Miss Bell starts by the twelve o’clock train.’
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This business being finished, Paula left the chamber and descended into the inclosure called the Pleasance, a spot grassed down like a lawn.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Another telegram duly came:-- ‘Travelling expenses are expected to be paid.’
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Another telegram duly came:-- ‘Travelling expenses are expected to be paid.’
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Another telegram duly came:-- ‘Travelling expenses are expected to be paid.’
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading This business being finished, Paula left the chamber and descended into the inclosure called the Pleasance, a spot grassed down like a lawn.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
grassedverbUS /ɡræst/
past form of “grass” — shoot down, of birds
From this reading This business being finished, Paula left the chamber and descended into the inclosure called the Pleasance, a spot grassed down like a lawn.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
inclosurenounUS /ˌɪnˈkloʊʒər/
something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter
From this reading This business being finished, Paula left the chamber and descended into the inclosure called the Pleasance, a spot grassed down like a lawn.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This business being finished, Paula left the chamber and descended into the inclosure called the Pleasance, a spot grassed down like a lawn.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading This business being finished, Paula left the chamber and descended into the inclosure called the Pleasance, a spot grassed down like a lawn.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This business being finished, Paula left the chamber and descended into the inclosure called the Pleasance, a spot grassed down like a lawn.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With decided impatience she dashed off:-- ‘Of course; but nothing more will be agreed to.’
negotiationnounUS /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading With decided impatience she dashed off:-- ‘Of course; but nothing more will be agreed to.’
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Then, and only then, came the desired reply:-- ‘Miss Bell starts by the twelve o’clock train.’
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With decided impatience she dashed off:-- ‘Of course; but nothing more will be agreed to.’
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With decided impatience she dashed off:-- ‘Of course; but nothing more will be agreed to.’
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Then, and only then, came the desired reply:-- ‘Miss Bell starts by the twelve o’clock train.’
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Another telegram duly came:-- ‘Travelling expenses are expected to be paid.’
Paula
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This business being finished, Paula left the chamber and descended into the inclosure called the Pleasance, a spot grassed down like a lawn.
Pleasancenoun
a pleasant and secluded part of a garden; usually attached to a mansion
From this reading This business being finished, Paula left the chamber and descended into the inclosure called the Pleasance, a spot grassed down like a lawn.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Then, and only then, came the desired reply:-- ‘Miss Bell starts by the twelve o’clock train.’
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With decided impatience she dashed off:-- ‘Of course; but nothing more will be agreed to.’
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This business being finished, Paula left the chamber and descended into the inclosure called the Pleasance, a spot grassed down like a lawn.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading Then, and only then, came the desired reply:-- ‘Miss Bell starts by the twelve o’clock train.’
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Another telegram duly came:-- ‘Travelling expenses are expected to be paid.’
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, and only then, came the desired reply:-- ‘Miss Bell starts by the twelve o’clock train.’
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This business being finished, Paula left the chamber and descended into the inclosure called the Pleasance, a spot grassed down like a lawn.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading Then, and only then, came the desired reply:-- ‘Miss Bell starts by the twelve o’clock train.’
TravellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Another telegram duly came:-- ‘Travelling expenses are expected to be paid.’
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Then, and only then, came the desired reply:-- ‘Miss Bell starts by the twelve o’clock train.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading With decided impatience she dashed off:-- ‘Of course; but nothing more will be agreed to.’
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her impatience for the answer was mixed with curiosity as to whether it was due to the agent or to Miss Barbara Bell that the prices had grown like Jack’s Bean-stalk in the negotiation.
