adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the next morning, after a sharp frost, the sun shone brightly as in spring.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the next morning, after a sharp frost, the sun shone brightly as in spring.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the next morning, after a sharp frost, the sun shone brightly as in spring.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading After breakfasting she went to Miss Starbrow's room, to find her still in bed and not inclined to get up.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
breakfasting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After breakfasting she went to Miss Starbrow's room, to find her still in bed and not inclined to get up.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading On the next morning, after a sharp frost, the sun shone brightly as in spring.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “I think it is a fine day, for a wonder.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading “Put on your dress and go for a walk in Kensington Gardens,” she said.
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 Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
FanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading After breakfasting she went to Miss Starbrow's room, to find her still in bed and not inclined to get up.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “I think it is a fine day, for a wonder.
flungverbUS /flʌŋ/
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Put on your dress and go for a walk in Kensington Gardens,” she said.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading On the next morning, after a sharp frost, the sun shone brightly as in spring.
GardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading “Put on your dress and go for a walk in Kensington Gardens,” she said.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading After breakfasting she went to Miss Starbrow's room, to find her still in bed and not inclined to get up.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Put on your dress and go for a walk in Kensington Gardens,” she said.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
housemaidnoun
a female domestic
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think it is a fine day, for a wonder.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the next morning, after a sharp frost, the sun shone brightly as in spring.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading After breakfasting she went to Miss Starbrow's room, to find her still in bed and not inclined to get up.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I think it is a fine day, for a wonder.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I think it is a fine day, for a wonder.
Kensington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Put on your dress and go for a walk in Kensington Gardens,” she said.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading After breakfasting she went to Miss Starbrow's room, to find her still in bed and not inclined to get up.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the next morning, after a sharp frost, the sun shone brightly as in spring.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the next morning, after a sharp frost, the sun shone brightly as in spring.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the next morning, after a sharp frost, the sun shone brightly as in spring.
PutverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Put on your dress and go for a walk in Kensington Gardens,” she said.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After breakfasting she went to Miss Starbrow's room, to find her still in bed and not inclined to get up.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Put on your dress and go for a walk in Kensington Gardens,” she said.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading On the next morning, after a sharp frost, the sun shone brightly as in spring.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading On the next morning, after a sharp frost, the sun shone brightly as in spring.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading On the next morning, after a sharp frost, the sun shone brightly as in spring.
Starbrow's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After breakfasting she went to Miss Starbrow's room, to find her still in bed and not inclined to get up.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading After breakfasting she went to Miss Starbrow's room, to find her still in bed and not inclined to get up.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading On the next morning, after a sharp frost, the sun shone brightly as in spring.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the next morning, after a sharp frost, the sun shone brightly as in spring.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think it is a fine day, for a wonder.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After breakfasting she went to Miss Starbrow's room, to find her still in bed and not inclined to get up.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “Put on your dress and go for a walk in Kensington Gardens,” she said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After breakfasting she went to Miss Starbrow's room, to find her still in bed and not inclined to get up.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I think it is a fine day, for a wonder.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Fan was up early and enjoyed her breakfast, notwithstanding the late supper, and not in the least disturbed by the scornful words flung at her by the housemaid when she brought up the tray.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Put on your dress and go for a walk in Kensington Gardens,” she said.
