adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Presently Miss Sherwood said something about tea, excused herself, and disappeared within the house.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Maggie almost sprang from her chair.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently Miss Sherwood said something about tea, excused herself, and disappeared within the house.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Hunt asked.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
Cameron
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Shall we take a little stroll, Miss Cameron?”
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Maggie almost sprang from her chair.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Presently Miss Sherwood said something about tea, excused herself, and disappeared within the house.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading Presently Miss Sherwood said something about tea, excused herself, and disappeared within the house.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Maggie almost sprang from her chair.
gazingverbUS /ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Presently Miss Sherwood said something about tea, excused herself, and disappeared within the house.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Presently Miss Sherwood said something about tea, excused herself, and disappeared within the house.
HuntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Shall we take a little stroll, Miss Cameron?”
Maggie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Presently Miss Sherwood said something about tea, excused herself, and disappeared within the house.
PresentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Presently Miss Sherwood said something about tea, excused herself, and disappeared within the house.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Presently Miss Sherwood said something about tea, excused herself, and disappeared within the house.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
Shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Shall we take a little stroll, Miss Cameron?”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
SherwoodnounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊd/
United States playwright (1896-1955)
From this reading Presently Miss Sherwood said something about tea, excused herself, and disappeared within the house.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Presently Miss Sherwood said something about tea, excused herself, and disappeared within the house.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Maggie almost sprang from her chair.
steadilyadverbUS /ˈstedəli/
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading “Shall we take a little stroll, Miss Cameron?”
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading “Shall we take a little stroll, Miss Cameron?”
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Presently Miss Sherwood said something about tea, excused herself, and disappeared within the house.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Presently Miss Sherwood said something about tea, excused herself, and disappeared within the house.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Shall we take a little stroll, Miss Cameron?”
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading Maggie saw that Hunt watched Miss Sherwood till she was safely within doors; then she was aware that he was gazing steadily at her; then she saw him execute a slow, solemn wink.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Presently Miss Sherwood said something about tea, excused herself, and disappeared within the house.
