adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Instantly he had the feeling that he was being watched and would be watched.
BlissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
catlike
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Turning, he saw Jane with her small catlike eyes fixed intently upon him.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading "Supper's ready," said the girl, disappearing.
DomesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
doorwaynounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪ/
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Turning, he saw Jane with her small catlike eyes fixed intently upon him.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Instantly he had the feeling that he was being watched and would be watched.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Turning, he saw Jane with her small catlike eyes fixed intently upon him.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
fluenounUS /fluː/
flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
foretastenounUS /fɔːrˈteɪst/
an early limited awareness of something yet to occur
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading "Supper's ready," said the girl, disappearing.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Turning, he saw Jane with her small catlike eyes fixed intently upon him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Turning, he saw Jane with her small catlike eyes fixed intently upon him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
Holcroft
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
holenounUS /hoʊl/
an opening into or through something
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
InstantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly he had the feeling that he was being watched and would be watched.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Turning, he saw Jane with her small catlike eyes fixed intently upon him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Turning, he saw Jane with her small catlike eyes fixed intently upon him.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
lynx-eyedadjective
having very keen vision
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
measurementsnounUS /ˈmeʒərmənts/
plural of “measurement” — the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
presentableadjectiveUS /prəˈzentəbəl/
fit to be seen
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
pursuednounUS /pərˈsuːd/
a person who is being chased
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Supper's ready," said the girl, disappearing.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Supper's ready," said the girl, disappearing.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Turning, he saw Jane with her small catlike eyes fixed intently upon him.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Turning, he saw Jane with her small catlike eyes fixed intently upon him.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
someonepronounUS /ˈsʌmwʌn/
a person, without saying who
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
stovepipenoun
chimney consisting of a metal pipe of large diameter that is used to connect a stove to a flue
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
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 He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
Supper's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Supper's ready," said the girl, disappearing.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
TurningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning, he saw Jane with her small catlike eyes fixed intently upon him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Turning, he saw Jane with her small catlike eyes fixed intently upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Instantly he had the feeling that he was being watched and would be watched.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Domestic Bliss Holcroft had been given a foretaste of the phase of torment which he was destined to endure in his domestic relations, and was planning to secure a refuge into which he could not be pursued.
widownounUS /ˈwɪdoʊ/
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Turning, he saw Jane with her small catlike eyes fixed intently upon him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had made himself a little more presentable for supper, instinctively aware that nothing would escape the lynx-eyed widow, and was taking some measurements from the floor to a stovepipe hole leading into the chimney flue, when he became aware that someone was in the doorway.
