adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Cupboards and chests were open; twice they had sent to the shop for cord; pieces of newspaper were tossing about on the floor.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
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 All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
Annushka
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The carriage and two hired cabs were waiting at the steps.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
bagnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Two trunks, some bags and strapped-up rugs, had been carried down into the hall.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Two trunks, some bags and strapped-up rugs, had been carried down into the hall.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
cabsnounUS /kæbz/
plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading The carriage and two hired cabs were waiting at the steps.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The carriage and two hired cabs were waiting at the steps.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Two trunks, some bags and strapped-up rugs, had been carried down into the hall.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
chestsnounUS /tʃests/
plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Cupboards and chests were open; twice they had sent to the shop for cord; pieces of newspaper were tossing about on the floor.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading Cupboards and chests were open; twice they had sent to the shop for cord; pieces of newspaper were tossing about on the floor.
CupboardsnounUS /ˈkʌbərdz/
plural of “cupboard” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Cupboards and chests were open; twice they had sent to the shop for cord; pieces of newspaper were tossing about on the floor.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Two trunks, some bags and strapped-up rugs, had been carried down into the hall.
drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Cupboards and chests were open; twice they had sent to the shop for cord; pieces of newspaper were tossing about on the floor.
footmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cupboards and chests were open; twice they had sent to the shop for cord; pieces of newspaper were tossing about on the floor.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
fro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
gardenersnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənərz/
plural of “gardener” — someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cupboards and chests were open; twice they had sent to the shop for cord; pieces of newspaper were tossing about on the floor.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Two trunks, some bags and strapped-up rugs, had been carried down into the hall.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading The carriage and two hired cabs were waiting at the steps.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Two trunks, some bags and strapped-up rugs, had been carried down into the hall.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Cupboards and chests were open; twice they had sent to the shop for cord; pieces of newspaper were tossing about on the floor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cupboards and chests were open; twice they had sent to the shop for cord; pieces of newspaper were tossing about on the floor.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Cupboards and chests were open; twice they had sent to the shop for cord; pieces of newspaper were tossing about on the floor.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Cupboards and chests were open; twice they had sent to the shop for cord; pieces of newspaper were tossing about on the floor.
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Two trunks, some bags and strapped-up rugs, had been carried down into the hall.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Cupboards and chests were open; twice they had sent to the shop for cord; pieces of newspaper were tossing about on the floor.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading Cupboards and chests were open; twice they had sent to the shop for cord; pieces of newspaper were tossing about on the floor.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Two trunks, some bags and strapped-up rugs, had been carried down into the hall.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The carriage and two hired cabs were waiting at the steps.
strapped-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two trunks, some bags and strapped-up rugs, had been carried down into the hall.
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 All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cupboards and chests were open; twice they had sent to the shop for cord; pieces of newspaper were tossing about on the floor.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Cupboards and chests were open; twice they had sent to the shop for cord; pieces of newspaper were tossing about on the floor.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Two trunks, some bags and strapped-up rugs, had been carried down into the hall.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading Cupboards and chests were open; twice they had sent to the shop for cord; pieces of newspaper were tossing about on the floor.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two trunks, some bags and strapped-up rugs, had been carried down into the hall.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The carriage and two hired cabs were waiting at the steps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the rooms of the summer villa were full of porters, gardeners, and footmen going to and fro carrying out things.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Anna, forgetting her inward agitation in the work of packing, was standing at a table in her boudoir, packing her traveling bag, when Annushka called her attention to the rattle of some carriage driving up.
