adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading She spoke of the weather, frosty, but tonic; bad for the last days of hunting, good for the farmer and the country, let us hope.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
beggedverbUS /beɡd/
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading He begged her to continue it; he proposed to read a book till she was at leisure.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He begged her to continue it; he proposed to read a book till she was at leisure.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She spoke of the weather, frosty, but tonic; bad for the last days of hunting, good for the farmer and the country, let us hope.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
calculatingadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
CAMEverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
CONCERNINGverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading He begged her to continue it; he proposed to read a book till she was at leisure.
Copsley
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From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She spoke of the weather, frosty, but tonic; bad for the last days of hunting, good for the farmer and the country, let us hope.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She spoke of the weather, frosty, but tonic; bad for the last days of hunting, good for the farmer and the country, let us hope.
deeperadverbUS /ˈdiːpər/
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
Dunstane
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From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
farmernounUS /ˈfɑːrmər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading She spoke of the weather, frosty, but tonic; bad for the last days of hunting, good for the farmer and the country, let us hope.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading She spoke of the weather, frosty, but tonic; bad for the last days of hunting, good for the farmer and the country, let us hope.
GENTLEMANnounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She spoke of the weather, frosty, but tonic; bad for the last days of hunting, good for the farmer and the country, let us hope.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She spoke of the weather, frosty, but tonic; bad for the last days of hunting, good for the farmer and the country, let us hope.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading She spoke of the weather, frosty, but tonic; bad for the last days of hunting, good for the farmer and the country, let us hope.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He begged her to continue it; he proposed to read a book till she was at leisure.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading She spoke of the weather, frosty, but tonic; bad for the last days of hunting, good for the farmer and the country, let us hope.
LATEadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading He begged her to continue it; he proposed to read a book till she was at leisure.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She spoke of the weather, frosty, but tonic; bad for the last days of hunting, good for the farmer and the country, let us hope.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
open-mindedadjective
ready to entertain new ideas
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
pennounUS /pen/
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He begged her to continue it; he proposed to read a book till she was at leisure.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He begged her to continue it; he proposed to read a book till she was at leisure.
Redworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
SCRUPULOUSadjectiveUS /ˈskruːpjələs/
having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She spoke of the weather, frosty, but tonic; bad for the last days of hunting, good for the farmer and the country, let us hope.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He begged her to continue it; he proposed to read a book till she was at leisure.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
tonicadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
From this reading She spoke of the weather, frosty, but tonic; bad for the last days of hunting, good for the farmer and the country, let us hope.
TOOadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She spoke of the weather, frosty, but tonic; bad for the last days of hunting, good for the farmer and the country, let us hope.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading She spoke of the weather, frosty, but tonic; bad for the last days of hunting, good for the farmer and the country, let us hope.
WHOpronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONCERNING THE SCRUPULOUS GENTLEMAN WHO CAME TOO LATE On the Saturday of his appointment Redworth arrived at Copsley, with a shade deeper of the calculating look under his thick brows, habitual to him latterly.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading 'I have to write, and scarcely know how,' said she, clearing her face to make the guest at home, and taking a chair by the fire, 'I would rather chat for half an hour.'
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading He found Lady Dunstane at her desk, pen in hand, the paper untouched; and there was an appearance of trouble about her somewhat resembling his own, as he would have observed, had he been open-minded enough to notice anything, except that she was writing a letter.
