adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was standing before the open window looking out, humming or croaking a little tune, and jingling his chain and seals by way of accompaniment.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading He was standing before the open window looking out, humming or croaking a little tune, and jingling his chain and seals by way of accompaniment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
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 Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was standing before the open window looking out, humming or croaking a little tune, and jingling his chain and seals by way of accompaniment.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Why, why, my dear child, you surely can't object to being kissed!
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was standing before the open window looking out, humming or croaking a little tune, and jingling his chain and seals by way of accompaniment.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
can't
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From this reading “Why, why, my dear child, you surely can't object to being kissed!
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading He was standing before the open window looking out, humming or croaking a little tune, and jingling his chain and seals by way of accompaniment.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading “Why, why, my dear child, you surely can't object to being kissed!
Churton
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From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
croakingnounUS /ˈkroʊkɪŋ/
a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
From this reading He was standing before the open window looking out, humming or croaking a little tune, and jingling his chain and seals by way of accompaniment.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
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 next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
FanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
frock-coat
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From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
greyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
HanounUS /hɑː/
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was standing before the open window looking out, humming or croaking a little tune, and jingling his chain and seals by way of accompaniment.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading He was standing before the open window looking out, humming or croaking a little tune, and jingling his chain and seals by way of accompaniment.
imprintnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪnt/
a distinctive influence
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
irresoluteadjective
uncertain how to act or proceed
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
jinglingadjective
having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells
From this reading He was standing before the open window looking out, humming or croaking a little tune, and jingling his chain and seals by way of accompaniment.
kissnounUS /kɪs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
kissedverbUS /kɪst/
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading “Why, why, my dear child, you surely can't object to being kissed!
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was standing before the open window looking out, humming or croaking a little tune, and jingling his chain and seals by way of accompaniment.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “Why, why, my dear child, you surely can't object to being kissed!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was standing before the open window looking out, humming or croaking a little tune, and jingling his chain and seals by way of accompaniment.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was standing before the open window looking out, humming or croaking a little tune, and jingling his chain and seals by way of accompaniment.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
respectableadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektəbəl/
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
sealsnounUS /siːlz/
plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
From this reading He was standing before the open window looking out, humming or croaking a little tune, and jingling his chain and seals by way of accompaniment.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading He was standing before the open window looking out, humming or croaking a little tune, and jingling his chain and seals by way of accompaniment.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Why, why, my dear child, you surely can't object to being kissed!
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fan was up early next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading He was standing before the open window looking out, humming or croaking a little tune, and jingling his chain and seals by way of accompaniment.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
unaccountableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
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 next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
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 next morning--the ringing concert of the orchard, so different from the dull rumble of the streets, had chased away sleep, and all desire to sleep--and punctually at eight o'clock she came down to breakfast.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was standing before the open window looking out, humming or croaking a little tune, and jingling his chain and seals by way of accompaniment.
well-brushed
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From this reading Mr. Churton alone was in the room, looking as usual intensely respectable in his open frock-coat, large collar, and well-brushed grey hair.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “Ha, my dear, looking fresh as a flower--_and_ as pretty!” he said, turning round and taking her hand; then, after two or three irresolute glances at her face, he drew her towards him, and was about to imprint a kiss on her forehead (let us hope), when, for some unaccountable reason, she shrank back from him and defeated his purpose.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, why, my dear child, you surely can't object to being kissed!
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 He was standing before the open window looking out, humming or croaking a little tune, and jingling his chain and seals by way of accompaniment.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why, why, my dear child, you surely can't object to being kissed!
