adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
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 FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
attractedverbUS /əˈtræktɪd/
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
criesnounUS /kraɪz/
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
FUNERALnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
Gabin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Is he worse?”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
Marguerite's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
Mme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She had been most obliging since our arrival and had evidently become interested in our concerns.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On her own side she had lost no time in telling us her history.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading FUNERAL PREPARATIONS Marguerite’s cries had attracted attention, for all at once the door was opened and a voice exclaimed: “What is the matter, neighbor?
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I recognized the voice; it was that of an elderly woman, Mme Gabin, who occupied a room on the same floor.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Is he worse?”
