adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She drew the bolt of her door, and, unlocking her trunk, began to unpack.
Benet'snounUS /ˈbenəts/
possessive form of “benet” — United States poet; brother of William Rose Benet (1898-1943)
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading She drew the bolt of her door, and, unlocking her trunk, began to unpack.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading Her fire was now burning well, and her room was warm and cozy.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading Her fire was now burning well, and her room was warm and cozy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She drew the bolt of her door, and, unlocking her trunk, began to unpack.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading She drew the bolt of her door, and, unlocking her trunk, began to unpack.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
EAVESDROPPERnoun
a secret listener to private conversations
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading Her fire was now burning well, and her room was warm and cozy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
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 It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
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 It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
Maggie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her fire was now burning well, and her room was warm and cozy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
Oliphant's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
Priscilla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
trunknounUS /trʌŋk/
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading She drew the bolt of her door, and, unlocking her trunk, began to unpack.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
unlockingverbUS /ənˈlɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “unlock” — open the lock of
From this reading She drew the bolt of her door, and, unlocking her trunk, began to unpack.
unpackverbUS /ənˈpæk/
remove from its packing
From this reading She drew the bolt of her door, and, unlocking her trunk, began to unpack.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Her fire was now burning well, and her room was warm and cozy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The students at St. Benet’s were accustomed to unlimited license in the matter of sitting up at night.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was late when Priscilla left Maggie Oliphant’s room on this first night, but, long as her journey had been, and tired as she undoubtedly felt, the events of the evening had excited her, and she did not care to go to bed.
willedverbUS /wɪld/
past form of “will” — decree or ordain
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At a certain hour the electric light were put out, but each girl was well supplied with candles and could sit up and pursue her studies into the small hours, if she willed.
