adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
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 All sad feelings seemed now driven from the house, all gloomy associations forgotten: there was life everywhere, movement all day long.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading All sad feelings seemed now driven from the house, all gloomy associations forgotten: there was life everywhere, movement all day long.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
butler'snounUS /ˈbʌtlərz/
possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All sad feelings seemed now driven from the house, all gloomy associations forgotten: there was life everywhere, movement all day long.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading All sad feelings seemed now driven from the house, all gloomy associations forgotten: there was life everywhere, movement all day long.
encounteringverbUS /enˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
-ing form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading All sad feelings seemed now driven from the house, all gloomy associations forgotten: there was life everywhere, movement all day long.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading All sad feelings seemed now driven from the house, all gloomy associations forgotten: there was life everywhere, movement all day long.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading All sad feelings seemed now driven from the house, all gloomy associations forgotten: there was life everywhere, movement all day long.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading All sad feelings seemed now driven from the house, all gloomy associations forgotten: there was life everywhere, movement all day long.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
halcyonnounUS /ˈhælsiən/
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading All sad feelings seemed now driven from the house, all gloomy associations forgotten: there was life everywhere, movement all day long.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
indooradjectiveUS /ˈɪndɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place within a building
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
lady's-maid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All sad feelings seemed now driven from the house, all gloomy associations forgotten: there was life everywhere, movement all day long.
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading All sad feelings seemed now driven from the house, all gloomy associations forgotten: there was life everywhere, movement all day long.
MerryadjectiveUS /ˈmeri/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading All sad feelings seemed now driven from the house, all gloomy associations forgotten: there was life everywhere, movement all day long.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All sad feelings seemed now driven from the house, all gloomy associations forgotten: there was life everywhere, movement all day long.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading All sad feelings seemed now driven from the house, all gloomy associations forgotten: there was life everywhere, movement all day long.
saloonsnounUS /səˈluːnz/
plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All sad feelings seemed now driven from the house, all gloomy associations forgotten: there was life everywhere, movement all day long.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
tenantless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading All sad feelings seemed now driven from the house, all gloomy associations forgotten: there was life everywhere, movement all day long.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
Thornfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
traverseverbUS /ˈtrævərs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Even when that weather was broken, and continuous rain set in for some days, no damp seemed cast over enjoyment: indoor amusements only became more lively and varied, in consequence of the stop put to outdoor gaiety.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All sad feelings seemed now driven from the house, all gloomy associations forgotten: there was life everywhere, movement all day long.
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 The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Merry days were these at Thornfield Hall; and busy days too: how different from the first three months of stillness, monotony, and solitude I had passed beneath its roof!
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The kitchen, the butler’s pantry, the servants’ hall, the entrance hall, were equally alive; and the saloons were only left void and still when the blue sky and halcyon sunshine of the genial spring weather called their occupants out into the grounds.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You could not now traverse the gallery, once so hushed, nor enter the front chambers, once so tenantless, without encountering a smart lady’s-maid or a dandy valet.
