adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hazel started at the music.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading ON the morning that followed this memorable night, our personages seemed to change characters.
charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading ON the morning that followed this memorable night, our personages seemed to change characters.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading ON the morning that followed this memorable night, our personages seemed to change characters.
footstepnounUS /ˈfʊtstep/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
hutnounUS /hʌt/
temporary military shelter
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading ON the morning that followed this memorable night, our personages seemed to change characters.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Never mind," said she, soothingly.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ON the morning that followed this memorable night, our personages seemed to change characters.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Hazel started at the music.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
NeveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never mind," said she, soothingly.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ON the morning that followed this memorable night, our personages seemed to change characters.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON the morning that followed this memorable night, our personages seemed to change characters.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ON the morning that followed this memorable night, our personages seemed to change characters.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
personages
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From this reading ON the morning that followed this memorable night, our personages seemed to change characters.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
Rolleston
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From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Never mind," said she, soothingly.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ON the morning that followed this memorable night, our personages seemed to change characters.
self-reproaches
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From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
shamenounUS /ʃeɪm/
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Never mind," said she, soothingly.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
soothinglyadverbUS /ˈsuːðɪŋli/
in a soothing manner
From this reading "Never mind," said she, soothingly.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Hazel started at the music.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON the morning that followed this memorable night, our personages seemed to change characters.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON the morning that followed this memorable night, our personages seemed to change characters.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ON the morning that followed this memorable night, our personages seemed to change characters.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON the morning that followed this memorable night, our personages seemed to change characters.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He was so absorbed in his self-reproaches that he did not hear a light footstep, and Helen Rolleston stood near him a moment or two, and watched the play of his countenance with a very inquisitive and kindly light in her own eyes.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hazel sat down before the relics of the hut--three or four strings dangling, and a piece of network waving--and eyed them with shame, regret and humiliation.
