adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The sun was shining, and Rose opened her window to let in the soft May air fresh from the sea.
Alec
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
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 seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
auntsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
birdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
dreamedadjectiveUS /driːmd/
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The sun was shining, and Rose opened her window to let in the soft May air fresh from the sea.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sun was shining, and Rose opened her window to let in the soft May air fresh from the sea.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
hoppedverbUS /hɑːpt/
inflected form of “hop” — jump lightly
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The sun was shining, and Rose opened her window to let in the soft May air fresh from the sea.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The sun was shining, and Rose opened her window to let in the soft May air fresh from the sea.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The sun was shining, and Rose opened her window to let in the soft May air fresh from the sea.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
portmanteaunounUS /ˈpɔːrtmɑːntoʊ/
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sun was shining, and Rose opened her window to let in the soft May air fresh from the sea.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The sun was shining, and Rose opened her window to let in the soft May air fresh from the sea.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
slipverbUS /slɪp/
move stealthily
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The sun was shining, and Rose opened her window to let in the soft May air fresh from the sea.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was shining, and Rose opened her window to let in the soft May air fresh from the sea.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She seemed to remember tumbling over them when she went to bed, for the aunts had sent her off very punctually, because they wanted their pet nephew all to themselves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The sun was shining, and Rose opened her window to let in the soft May air fresh from the sea.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading So she hopped up and dressed, although it was an hour earlier than she usually rose, for she could not sleep any more, being possessed with a strong desire to slip down and see if the big portmanteau and packing cases were really in the hall.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading When Rose woke next morning, she was not sure whether she had dreamed what occurred the night before, or it had actually happened.
wonderingadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/
showing curiosity
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
wormnounUS /wɜːrm/
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading As she leaned over her little balcony, watching an early bird get the worm, and wondering how she should like Uncle Alec, she saw a man leap the garden wall and come whistling up the path.
