adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
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 huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The girls were not discussing the past, but rather anticipating the future; forecasting it, with long, silent pauses intervening.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
BaynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading They sat close to the low, broad window which presented so beautiful a picture of the blue Bay and the white shipping.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading They sat close to the low, broad window which presented so beautiful a picture of the blue Bay and the white shipping.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading They sat close to the low, broad window which presented so beautiful a picture of the blue Bay and the white shipping.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading They sat close to the low, broad window which presented so beautiful a picture of the blue Bay and the white shipping.
broadsidenounUS /ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The girls were not discussing the past, but rather anticipating the future; forecasting it, with long, silent pauses intervening.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading They sat close to the low, broad window which presented so beautiful a picture of the blue Bay and the white shipping.
ConsternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
daylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The girls were not discussing the past, but rather anticipating the future; forecasting it, with long, silent pauses intervening.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
Dorothy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
forecastingnounUS /ˈfɔːrkæstɪŋ/
a statement made about the future
From this reading The girls were not discussing the past, but rather anticipating the future; forecasting it, with long, silent pauses intervening.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading The girls were not discussing the past, but rather anticipating the future; forecasting it, with long, silent pauses intervening.
gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
hangverbUS /hæŋ/
be suspended or hanging
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
interveningadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
occurring or falling between events or points in time
From this reading The girls were not discussing the past, but rather anticipating the future; forecasting it, with long, silent pauses intervening.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The girls were not discussing the past, but rather anticipating the future; forecasting it, with long, silent pauses intervening.
Katherine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The girls were not discussing the past, but rather anticipating the future; forecasting it, with long, silent pauses intervening.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They sat close to the low, broad window which presented so beautiful a picture of the blue Bay and the white shipping.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
mid-afternoon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The girls were not discussing the past, but rather anticipating the future; forecasting it, with long, silent pauses intervening.
pausesnounUS /ˈpɔːzəz/
plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading The girls were not discussing the past, but rather anticipating the future; forecasting it, with long, silent pauses intervening.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading They sat close to the low, broad window which presented so beautiful a picture of the blue Bay and the white shipping.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They sat close to the low, broad window which presented so beautiful a picture of the blue Bay and the white shipping.
raftersnounUS /ˈræftərz/
plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading The girls were not discussing the past, but rather anticipating the future; forecasting it, with long, silent pauses intervening.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
rocking-chair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat close to the low, broad window which presented so beautiful a picture of the blue Bay and the white shipping.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading They sat close to the low, broad window which presented so beautiful a picture of the blue Bay and the white shipping.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The girls were not discussing the past, but rather anticipating the future; forecasting it, with long, silent pauses intervening.
slumber-satisfied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They sat close to the low, broad window which presented so beautiful a picture of the blue Bay and the white shipping.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They sat close to the low, broad window which presented so beautiful a picture of the blue Bay and the white shipping.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The dominant note of a summer cottage is the rocking-chair, and there were two in the sewing room, where Katherine and Dorothy swayed gently back and forth as they talked.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They sat close to the low, broad window which presented so beautiful a picture of the blue Bay and the white shipping.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading They sat close to the low, broad window which presented so beautiful a picture of the blue Bay and the white shipping.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading IN mid-afternoon of the day following the entertainment on board the “Consternation” our two girls were seated opposite one another under the rafters of the sewing room, in the listless, desultory manner of those who have not gone home till morning, till daylight did appear.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading They sat close to the low, broad window which presented so beautiful a picture of the blue Bay and the white shipping.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The huge “Consternation” lay moored with her broadside toward the town, all sign of festivity already removed from hull and rigging, and, to the scarcely slumber-satisfied eyes of the girls, something of the sadness of departure seemed to hang as a haze around the great ship.
