adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading Her face looked the welcome her heart gave them, as she asked Dawn and her teacher into her cool, airy room.
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 Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her face looked the welcome her heart gave them, as she asked Dawn and her teacher into her cool, airy room.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Her face looked the welcome her heart gave them, as she asked Dawn and her teacher into her cool, airy room.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading “We could n't help coming,” said Dawn, as Miss Evans removed her hat and mantle, and her glowing features confirmed the assertion.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
basketnounUS /ˈbæskət/
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It was one of those snug, homelike spots, made bright by touches of beauty.
betokened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was one of those snug, homelike spots, made bright by touches of beauty.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was one of those snug, homelike spots, made bright by touches of beauty.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “We could n't help coming,” said Dawn, as Miss Evans removed her hat and mantle, and her glowing features confirmed the assertion.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading “We could n't help coming,” said Dawn, as Miss Evans removed her hat and mantle, and her glowing features confirmed the assertion.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Her face looked the welcome her heart gave them, as she asked Dawn and her teacher into her cool, airy room.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “We could n't help coming,” said Dawn, as Miss Evans removed her hat and mantle, and her glowing features confirmed the assertion.
DawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading Her face looked the welcome her heart gave them, as she asked Dawn and her teacher into her cool, airy room.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face looked the welcome her heart gave them, as she asked Dawn and her teacher into her cool, airy room.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading “We could n't help coming,” said Dawn, as Miss Evans removed her hat and mantle, and her glowing features confirmed the assertion.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
footstoolnoun
a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Her face looked the welcome her heart gave them, as she asked Dawn and her teacher into her cool, airy room.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading “We could n't help coming,” said Dawn, as Miss Evans removed her hat and mantle, and her glowing features confirmed the assertion.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading “We could n't help coming,” said Dawn, as Miss Evans removed her hat and mantle, and her glowing features confirmed the assertion.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “We could n't help coming,” said Dawn, as Miss Evans removed her hat and mantle, and her glowing features confirmed the assertion.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
homelikeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmlaɪk/
having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
From this reading It was one of those snug, homelike spots, made bright by touches of beauty.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her face looked the welcome her heart gave them, as she asked Dawn and her teacher into her cool, airy room.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those snug, homelike spots, made bright by touches of beauty.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her face looked the welcome her heart gave them, as she asked Dawn and her teacher into her cool, airy room.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was one of those snug, homelike spots, made bright by touches of beauty.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading “We could n't help coming,” said Dawn, as Miss Evans removed her hat and mantle, and her glowing features confirmed the assertion.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
n't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We could n't help coming,” said Dawn, as Miss Evans removed her hat and mantle, and her glowing features confirmed the assertion.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was one of those snug, homelike spots, made bright by touches of beauty.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of those snug, homelike spots, made bright by touches of beauty.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
picturesnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading “We could n't help coming,” said Dawn, as Miss Evans removed her hat and mantle, and her glowing features confirmed the assertion.
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Her face looked the welcome her heart gave them, as she asked Dawn and her teacher into her cool, airy room.
sacrednessnounUS /ˈseɪkrɪdnɪs/
the quality of being sacred
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We could n't help coming,” said Dawn, as Miss Evans removed her hat and mantle, and her glowing features confirmed the assertion.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading It was one of those snug, homelike spots, made bright by touches of beauty.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading It was one of those snug, homelike spots, made bright by touches of beauty.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Her face looked the welcome her heart gave them, as she asked Dawn and her teacher into her cool, airy room.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her face looked the welcome her heart gave them, as she asked Dawn and her teacher into her cool, airy room.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was one of those snug, homelike spots, made bright by touches of beauty.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading It was one of those snug, homelike spots, made bright by touches of beauty.
vasenounUS /veɪs/
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
Vernon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of those snug, homelike spots, made bright by touches of beauty.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We could n't help coming,” said Dawn, as Miss Evans removed her hat and mantle, and her glowing features confirmed the assertion.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading Her face looked the welcome her heart gave them, as she asked Dawn and her teacher into her cool, airy room.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Evans sat quietly reading, when a gentle ring at the door, which seemed to reach her heart rather than her ears, aroused her from an intensely interesting chapter; but she laid the book aside, and promptly answered the call.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Here a vase of flowers, there a basket of work; books, pictures, every chair and footstool betokened the taste of the occupant, and the air of home sacredness that pervaded all, soon made Miss Vernon at ease.
