adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the familiar fragrance of Earwaker's special 'mixture' blended a suggestion of new upholstery.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading With the familiar fragrance of Earwaker's special 'mixture' blended a suggestion of new upholstery.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
deucenounUS /duːs/
a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game
From this reading 'What the deuce!
dinginessnoun
discoloration due to dirtiness
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
domicilenoun
(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
Earwaker's
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From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading With the familiar fragrance of Earwaker's special 'mixture' blended a suggestion of new upholstery.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading With the familiar fragrance of Earwaker's special 'mixture' blended a suggestion of new upholstery.
frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Has it happened at last?
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Has it happened at last?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Has it happened at last?
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
Malkin
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From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading With the familiar fragrance of Earwaker's special 'mixture' blended a suggestion of new upholstery.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With the familiar fragrance of Earwaker's special 'mixture' blended a suggestion of new upholstery.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
sitting-room
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From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
somehowadverbUS /ˈsʌmhaʊ/
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading With the familiar fragrance of Earwaker's special 'mixture' blended a suggestion of new upholstery.
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading With the familiar fragrance of Earwaker's special 'mixture' blended a suggestion of new upholstery.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
unwontedlyadverb
in an unusual manner
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
upholsterynounUS /əˈpoʊlstəri/
covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture
From this reading With the familiar fragrance of Earwaker's special 'mixture' blended a suggestion of new upholstery.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On calling at Earwaker's chambers one February evening, Malkin became aware, from the very threshold of the outer door, that the domicile was not as he had known it.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'What the deuce!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The little vestibule had somehow put off its dinginess, and an unwontedly brilliant light from the sitting-room revealed changes of the interior which the visitor remarked with frank astonishment.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the familiar fragrance of Earwaker's special 'mixture' blended a suggestion of new upholstery.
