AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I was afraid something had happened to you," Madame Cormier said.
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 She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Since the newspapers had spoken of the button, all was changed; the feeling of liberty and security had disappeared; the door was always closed, and when the bell rang they looked at each other in fear and with trembling.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Since the newspapers had spoken of the button, all was changed; the feeling of liberty and security had disappeared; the door was always closed, and when the bell rang they looked at each other in fear and with trembling.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
bellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Since the newspapers had spoken of the button, all was changed; the feeling of liberty and security had disappeared; the door was always closed, and when the bell rang they looked at each other in fear and with trembling.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Since the newspapers had spoken of the button, all was changed; the feeling of liberty and security had disappeared; the door was always closed, and when the bell rang they looked at each other in fear and with trembling.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Since the newspapers had spoken of the button, all was changed; the feeling of liberty and security had disappeared; the door was always closed, and when the bell rang they looked at each other in fear and with trembling.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
Cormier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was afraid something had happened to you," Madame Cormier said.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading When Florentin opened the door, the table was set for dinner.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Since the newspapers had spoken of the button, all was changed; the feeling of liberty and security had disappeared; the door was always closed, and when the bell rang they looked at each other in fear and with trembling.
DISCUSSIONnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Since the newspapers had spoken of the button, all was changed; the feeling of liberty and security had disappeared; the door was always closed, and when the bell rang they looked at each other in fear and with trembling.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Since the newspapers had spoken of the button, all was changed; the feeling of liberty and security had disappeared; the door was always closed, and when the bell rang they looked at each other in fear and with trembling.
Florentin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Florentin opened the door, the table was set for dinner.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
GRAVEnounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "I was afraid something had happened to you," Madame Cormier said.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was afraid something had happened to you," Madame Cormier said.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
keynounUS /kiː/
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
knockverbUS /nɑːk/
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Since the newspapers had spoken of the button, all was changed; the feeling of liberty and security had disappeared; the door was always closed, and when the bell rang they looked at each other in fear and with trembling.
lodgers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Since the newspapers had spoken of the button, all was changed; the feeling of liberty and security had disappeared; the door was always closed, and when the bell rang they looked at each other in fear and with trembling.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "I was afraid something had happened to you," Madame Cormier said.
Moines
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Since the newspapers had spoken of the button, all was changed; the feeling of liberty and security had disappeared; the door was always closed, and when the bell rang they looked at each other in fear and with trembling.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since the newspapers had spoken of the button, all was changed; the feeling of liberty and security had disappeared; the door was always closed, and when the bell rang they looked at each other in fear and with trembling.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When Florentin opened the door, the table was set for dinner.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
Phillis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Since the newspapers had spoken of the button, all was changed; the feeling of liberty and security had disappeared; the door was always closed, and when the bell rang they looked at each other in fear and with trembling.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I was afraid something had happened to you," Madame Cormier said.
Saniel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Since the newspapers had spoken of the button, all was changed; the feeling of liberty and security had disappeared; the door was always closed, and when the bell rang they looked at each other in fear and with trembling.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When Florentin opened the door, the table was set for dinner.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the newspapers had spoken of the button, all was changed; the feeling of liberty and security had disappeared; the door was always closed, and when the bell rang they looked at each other in fear and with trembling.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I was afraid something had happened to you," Madame Cormier said.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Since the newspapers had spoken of the button, all was changed; the feeling of liberty and security had disappeared; the door was always closed, and when the bell rang they looked at each other in fear and with trembling.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading When Florentin opened the door, the table was set for dinner.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since the newspapers had spoken of the button, all was changed; the feeling of liberty and security had disappeared; the door was always closed, and when the bell rang they looked at each other in fear and with trembling.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading She pulled the bell with a trembling hand, for the time was past when in this quiet house, where all the lodgers knew each other, the key was left in the door, and one had only to knock before entering.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A GRAVE DISCUSSION Phillis hurried to return to the Rue des Moines, to share with her mother and brother the confidence that Saniel caused her to feel.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I was afraid something had happened to you," Madame Cormier said.
