adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was damp and raw, and leaden, marbled clouds hung in the sky.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In answer to her ring, the servant ushered her into the parlors, furnished with almost Oriental magnificence, and was retiring, when she gave her name.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading In answer to her ring, the servant ushered her into the parlors, furnished with almost Oriental magnificence, and was retiring, when she gave her name.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are Miss Benton, then.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading "You are Miss Benton, then.
Beulah
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From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The air was damp and raw, and leaden, marbled clouds hung in the sky.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading The air was damp and raw, and leaden, marbled clouds hung in the sky.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading In answer to her ring, the servant ushered her into the parlors, furnished with almost Oriental magnificence, and was retiring, when she gave her name.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In answer to her ring, the servant ushered her into the parlors, furnished with almost Oriental magnificence, and was retiring, when she gave her name.
Graham'snounUS /ˈɡreɪəmz/
possessive form of “graham” — United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
Grayson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The air was damp and raw, and leaden, marbled clouds hung in the sky.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The air was damp and raw, and leaden, marbled clouds hung in the sky.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In answer to her ring, the servant ushered her into the parlors, furnished with almost Oriental magnificence, and was retiring, when she gave her name.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading The air was damp and raw, and leaden, marbled clouds hung in the sky.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading In answer to her ring, the servant ushered her into the parlors, furnished with almost Oriental magnificence, and was retiring, when she gave her name.
marbledadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrbəld/
patterned with veins or streaks or color resembling marble
From this reading The air was damp and raw, and leaden, marbled clouds hung in the sky.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "You are Miss Benton, then.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In answer to her ring, the servant ushered her into the parlors, furnished with almost Oriental magnificence, and was retiring, when she gave her name.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading In answer to her ring, the servant ushered her into the parlors, furnished with almost Oriental magnificence, and was retiring, when she gave her name.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading In answer to her ring, the servant ushered her into the parlors, furnished with almost Oriental magnificence, and was retiring, when she gave her name.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading The air was damp and raw, and leaden, marbled clouds hung in the sky.
recalledverbUS /rɪˈkɔːld/
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading In answer to her ring, the servant ushered her into the parlors, furnished with almost Oriental magnificence, and was retiring, when she gave her name.
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading In answer to her ring, the servant ushered her into the parlors, furnished with almost Oriental magnificence, and was retiring, when she gave her name.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading In answer to her ring, the servant ushered her into the parlors, furnished with almost Oriental magnificence, and was retiring, when she gave her name.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The air was damp and raw, and leaden, marbled clouds hung in the sky.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "You are Miss Benton, then.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading In answer to her ring, the servant ushered her into the parlors, furnished with almost Oriental magnificence, and was retiring, when she gave her name.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading In answer to her ring, the servant ushered her into the parlors, furnished with almost Oriental magnificence, and was retiring, when she gave her name.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Graham's house was situated in the fashionable part of the city, near Mr. Grayson's residence, and, as Beulah passed the crouching lions, she quickened her steps, to escape the painful reminiscences which they recalled.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In answer to her ring, the servant ushered her into the parlors, furnished with almost Oriental magnificence, and was retiring, when she gave her name.
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading It was a dreary Saturday afternoon, but Beulah wrapped a warm shawl about her, and set out to pay the promised visit.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are Miss Benton, then.
