adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Through a sunny passageway they could look into Ailsa's bedroom--formerly the children's nursery--where her maid sat sewing.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
ailanthusnoun
any of several deciduous Asian trees of the genus Ailanthus
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
Ailsa
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From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
Ailsa's
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From this reading Through a sunny passageway they could look into Ailsa's bedroom--formerly the children's nursery--where her maid sat sewing.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
AnyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any old hats Old coats Old boots!
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
bedroomnounUS /ˈbedruːm/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Through a sunny passageway they could look into Ailsa's bedroom--formerly the children's nursery--where her maid sat sewing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Any old hats Old coats Old boots!
breezyadjectiveUS /ˈbriːzi/
fresh and animated
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
budsnounUS /bʌdz/
plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
catalpanoun
tree of the genus Catalpa with large leaves and white flowers followed by long slender pods
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
children's
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From this reading Through a sunny passageway they could look into Ailsa's bedroom--formerly the children's nursery--where her maid sat sewing.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Any old hats Old coats Old boots!
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Through a sunny passageway they could look into Ailsa's bedroom--formerly the children's nursery--where her maid sat sewing.
Craig
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From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Through a sunny passageway they could look into Ailsa's bedroom--formerly the children's nursery--where her maid sat sewing.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Any old hats Old coats Old boots!
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Through a sunny passageway they could look into Ailsa's bedroom--formerly the children's nursery--where her maid sat sewing.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
leaflessadjectiveUS /ˈliːfləs/
having no leaves
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Through a sunny passageway they could look into Ailsa's bedroom--formerly the children's nursery--where her maid sat sewing.
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading Through a sunny passageway they could look into Ailsa's bedroom--formerly the children's nursery--where her maid sat sewing.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
maplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading Through a sunny passageway they could look into Ailsa's bedroom--formerly the children's nursery--where her maid sat sewing.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
OutsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
passagewaynounUS /ˈpæsədʒweɪ/
a passage between rooms or between buildings
From this reading Through a sunny passageway they could look into Ailsa's bedroom--formerly the children's nursery--where her maid sat sewing.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
pendantnounUS /ˈpendənt/
an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
reticentadjectiveUS /ˈretɪsənt/
temperamentally disinclined to talk
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
rownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Through a sunny passageway they could look into Ailsa's bedroom--formerly the children's nursery--where her maid sat sewing.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Through a sunny passageway they could look into Ailsa's bedroom--formerly the children's nursery--where her maid sat sewing.
shoutverbUS /ʃaʊt/
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
silvery-greenadjective
of something having a color that is a light shiny green
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Through a sunny passageway they could look into Ailsa's bedroom--formerly the children's nursery--where her maid sat sewing.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through a sunny passageway they could look into Ailsa's bedroom--formerly the children's nursery--where her maid sat sewing.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through a sunny passageway they could look into Ailsa's bedroom--formerly the children's nursery--where her maid sat sewing.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
unlovelyadjective
without beauty or charm
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
VictorianadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriən/
of or relating to Queen Victoria of Great Britain or to the age in which she ruled
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
walnutnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌt/
nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Through a sunny passageway they could look into Ailsa's bedroom--formerly the children's nursery--where her maid sat sewing.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The street was quiet under its leafless double row of trees, maple, ailanthus, and catalpa; the old man who trudged his rounds regularly every week was passing now with his muffled shout:
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
wistarianoun
any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria
From this reading Outside the open windows, seen between breezy curtains, new buds already clothed the great twisted ropes of pendant wistaria with a silvery-green down.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ailsa and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Craig, had been unusually reticent over their embroidery that early afternoon, seated together in the front room, which was now flooded with sunshine--an attractive, intimate room, restful and pretty in spite of the unlovely Victorian walnut furniture.
