AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE ‘The woman who loves you is at once your detective and accomplice.’
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading A WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE ‘The woman who loves you is at once your detective and accomplice.’
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE ‘The woman who loves you is at once your detective and accomplice.’
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading And from the anxious and excited expression of her face it became apparent that madame’s nerves were astir.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading And from the anxious and excited expression of her face it became apparent that madame’s nerves were astir.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading And from the anxious and excited expression of her face it became apparent that madame’s nerves were astir.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE ‘The woman who loves you is at once your detective and accomplice.’
avenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
Barenna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And from the anxious and excited expression of her face it became apparent that madame’s nerves were astir.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
Casa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading A WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE ‘The woman who loves you is at once your detective and accomplice.’
dwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
EVIDENCEnounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading A WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE ‘The woman who loves you is at once your detective and accomplice.’
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading And from the anxious and excited expression of her face it became apparent that madame’s nerves were astir.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading And from the anxious and excited expression of her face it became apparent that madame’s nerves were astir.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And from the anxious and excited expression of her face it became apparent that madame’s nerves were astir.
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘Hush!’ she said; ‘he is here.’
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading ‘Hush!’ she said; ‘he is here.’
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
HushverbUS /hʌʃ/
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading ‘Hush!’ she said; ‘he is here.’
ilexnoun
a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies)
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE ‘The woman who loves you is at once your detective and accomplice.’
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And from the anxious and excited expression of her face it became apparent that madame’s nerves were astir.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
lovesnounUS /lʌvz/
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE ‘The woman who loves you is at once your detective and accomplice.’
madame's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And from the anxious and excited expression of her face it became apparent that madame’s nerves were astir.
nervesnounUS /nɜːrvz/
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading And from the anxious and excited expression of her face it became apparent that madame’s nerves were astir.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE ‘The woman who loves you is at once your detective and accomplice.’
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading A WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE ‘The woman who loves you is at once your detective and accomplice.’
priestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘Hush!’ she said; ‘he is here.’
Señora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘Hush!’ she said; ‘he is here.’
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And from the anxious and excited expression of her face it became apparent that madame’s nerves were astir.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE ‘The woman who loves you is at once your detective and accomplice.’
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
WEIGHTnounUS /weɪt/
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading A WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE ‘The woman who loves you is at once your detective and accomplice.’
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE ‘The woman who loves you is at once your detective and accomplice.’
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE ‘The woman who loves you is at once your detective and accomplice.’
wood-nymph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE old priest was walking leisurely up the avenue towards the Casa Barenna when the branches of a dwarf ilex were pushed aside, and there came to him from their leafy concealment, not indeed a wood-nymph, but Señora Barenna, with her finger at her lips.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE ‘The woman who loves you is at once your detective and accomplice.’
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE ‘The woman who loves you is at once your detective and accomplice.’
