adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
absurdadjectiveUS /əbˈsɜːrd/
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
BelnounUS /bel/
a logarithmic unit of sound intensity equal to 10 decibels
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Bel knew that Mrs. Marchmont had "spoken plainly," and she had seen Hemstead drive away.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bel knew that Mrs. Marchmont had "spoken plainly," and she had seen Hemstead drive away.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
Hemstead
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From this reading Bel knew that Mrs. Marchmont had "spoken plainly," and she had seen Hemstead drive away.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
humanitynounUS /hjuːˈmænɪti/
the quality of being humane
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Bel knew that Mrs. Marchmont had "spoken plainly," and she had seen Hemstead drive away.
Lottie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
Lottie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
LOYALadjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading LOYAL.
Marchmont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bel knew that Mrs. Marchmont had "spoken plainly," and she had seen Hemstead drive away.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Bel knew that Mrs. Marchmont had "spoken plainly," and she had seen Hemstead drive away.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Bel knew that Mrs. Marchmont had "spoken plainly," and she had seen Hemstead drive away.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Bel knew that Mrs. Marchmont had "spoken plainly," and she had seen Hemstead drive away.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Bel knew that Mrs. Marchmont had "spoken plainly," and she had seen Hemstead drive away.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
thankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bel knew that Mrs. Marchmont had "spoken plainly," and she had seen Hemstead drive away.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
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 Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bel was startled at the pallor of Lottie's face as she entered the room, and rose hastily to offer assistance, but Lottie motioned her away.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Without a word she threw herself upon the bed and signified her grief and despair by an act as old as the oldest records of humanity,--she "turned her face to the wall."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She expected Lottie to come to her room in a towering passion, and was prepared to weather the storm in cynical endurance, assured that her friend would eventually thank her for having had a hand in breaking up the "whole absurd thing."
