adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Since her questions about her baby a slight reserve had risen up between them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
babynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Since her questions about her baby a slight reserve had risen up between them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Since her questions about her baby a slight reserve had risen up between them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading One day the mother and daughter met in a part of the city where neither of them dreamed of seeing the other.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading One day the mother and daughter met in a part of the city where neither of them dreamed of seeing the other.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
decisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
Dinneford
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From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
Dr
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From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
dreamedadjectiveUS /driːmd/
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading One day the mother and daughter met in a part of the city where neither of them dreamed of seeing the other.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
Edith's
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From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
evadedverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since her questions about her baby a slight reserve had risen up between them.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading One day the mother and daughter met in a part of the city where neither of them dreamed of seeing the other.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading One day the mother and daughter met in a part of the city where neither of them dreamed of seeing the other.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day the mother and daughter met in a part of the city where neither of them dreamed of seeing the other.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One day the mother and daughter met in a part of the city where neither of them dreamed of seeing the other.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Since her questions about her baby a slight reserve had risen up between them.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
Radcliffe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Since her questions about her baby a slight reserve had risen up between them.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Since her questions about her baby a slight reserve had risen up between them.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading One day the mother and daughter met in a part of the city where neither of them dreamed of seeing the other.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since her questions about her baby a slight reserve had risen up between them.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Since her questions about her baby a slight reserve had risen up between them.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Since her questions about her baby a slight reserve had risen up between them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Since her questions about her baby a slight reserve had risen up between them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading _FOR_ more than a week after Edith's call on Dr. Radcliffe she seemed to take but little interest in anything, and remained alone in her room for a greater part of the time, except when her father was in the house.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading During this time she went out at least once every day, and when questioned by her mother as to where she had been, evaded any direct answer.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If questioned more closely, she would show a rising spirit and a decision of manner that had the effect to silence and at the same time to trouble Mrs. Dinneford, whose mind was continually on the rack.
