having companions or an escort
From this reading HARD LUCK As the Tobins drew near the Hampton home, they heard the sound of music accompanied by singing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an old familiar song they were singing, and it sounded especially sweet to the three listeners outside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They stopped at the foot of the verandah steps and listened.
any thing at all
From this reading "Say, I haven't heard anything like that fer years," the captain remarked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HARD LUCK As the Tobins drew near the Hampton home, they heard the sound of music accompanied by singing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They stopped at the foot of the verandah steps and listened.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The blind of the parlour window was up, and they could see Mrs. Hampton at the piano, with John and the fair visitor standing by her side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HARD LUCK As the Tobins drew near the Hampton home, they heard the sound of music accompanied by singing.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Say, I haven't heard anything like that fer years," the captain remarked.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The blind of the parlour window was up, and they could see Mrs. Hampton at the piano, with John and the fair visitor standing by her side.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading HARD LUCK As the Tobins drew near the Hampton home, they heard the sound of music accompanied by singing.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was an old familiar song they were singing, and it sounded especially sweet to the three listeners outside.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The blind of the parlour window was up, and they could see Mrs. Hampton at the piano, with John and the fair visitor standing by her side.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It was an old familiar song they were singing, and it sounded especially sweet to the three listeners outside.
fer
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From this reading "Say, I haven't heard anything like that fer years," the captain remarked.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They stopped at the foot of the verandah steps and listened.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading HARD LUCK As the Tobins drew near the Hampton home, they heard the sound of music accompanied by singing.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading HARD LUCK As the Tobins drew near the Hampton home, they heard the sound of music accompanied by singing.
haven't
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From this reading "Say, I haven't heard anything like that fer years," the captain remarked.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading HARD LUCK As the Tobins drew near the Hampton home, they heard the sound of music accompanied by singing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The blind of the parlour window was up, and they could see Mrs. Hampton at the piano, with John and the fair visitor standing by her side.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HARD LUCK As the Tobins drew near the Hampton home, they heard the sound of music accompanied by singing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Say, I haven't heard anything like that fer years," the captain remarked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an old familiar song they were singing, and it sounded especially sweet to the three listeners outside.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The blind of the parlour window was up, and they could see Mrs. Hampton at the piano, with John and the fair visitor standing by her side.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Say, I haven't heard anything like that fer years," the captain remarked.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading They stopped at the foot of the verandah steps and listened.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading It was an old familiar song they were singing, and it sounded especially sweet to the three listeners outside.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading HARD LUCK As the Tobins drew near the Hampton home, they heard the sound of music accompanied by singing.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The blind of the parlour window was up, and they could see Mrs. Hampton at the piano, with John and the fair visitor standing by her side.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading HARD LUCK As the Tobins drew near the Hampton home, they heard the sound of music accompanied by singing.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading HARD LUCK As the Tobins drew near the Hampton home, they heard the sound of music accompanied by singing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HARD LUCK As the Tobins drew near the Hampton home, they heard the sound of music accompanied by singing.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was an old familiar song they were singing, and it sounded especially sweet to the three listeners outside.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It was an old familiar song they were singing, and it sounded especially sweet to the three listeners outside.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The blind of the parlour window was up, and they could see Mrs. Hampton at the piano, with John and the fair visitor standing by her side.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading The blind of the parlour window was up, and they could see Mrs. Hampton at the piano, with John and the fair visitor standing by her side.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Say, I haven't heard anything like that fer years," the captain remarked.
express in words
From this reading "Say, I haven't heard anything like that fer years," the captain remarked.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The blind of the parlour window was up, and they could see Mrs. Hampton at the piano, with John and the fair visitor standing by her side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The blind of the parlour window was up, and they could see Mrs. Hampton at the piano, with John and the fair visitor standing by her side.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading HARD LUCK As the Tobins drew near the Hampton home, they heard the sound of music accompanied by singing.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading It was an old familiar song they were singing, and it sounded especially sweet to the three listeners outside.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading HARD LUCK As the Tobins drew near the Hampton home, they heard the sound of music accompanied by singing.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading It was an old familiar song they were singing, and it sounded especially sweet to the three listeners outside.
having a supporting base
From this reading The blind of the parlour window was up, and they could see Mrs. Hampton at the piano, with John and the fair visitor standing by her side.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading They stopped at the foot of the verandah steps and listened.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading They stopped at the foot of the verandah steps and listened.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was an old familiar song they were singing, and it sounded especially sweet to the three listeners outside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Say, I haven't heard anything like that fer years," the captain remarked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HARD LUCK As the Tobins drew near the Hampton home, they heard the sound of music accompanied by singing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HARD LUCK As the Tobins drew near the Hampton home, they heard the sound of music accompanied by singing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was an old familiar song they were singing, and it sounded especially sweet to the three listeners outside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was an old familiar song they were singing, and it sounded especially sweet to the three listeners outside.
Tobins
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From this reading HARD LUCK As the Tobins drew near the Hampton home, they heard the sound of music accompanied by singing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The blind of the parlour window was up, and they could see Mrs. Hampton at the piano, with John and the fair visitor standing by her side.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading They stopped at the foot of the verandah steps and listened.
someone who visits
From this reading The blind of the parlour window was up, and they could see Mrs. Hampton at the piano, with John and the fair visitor standing by her side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The blind of the parlour window was up, and they could see Mrs. Hampton at the piano, with John and the fair visitor standing by her side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was an old familiar song they were singing, and it sounded especially sweet to the three listeners outside.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The blind of the parlour window was up, and they could see Mrs. Hampton at the piano, with John and the fair visitor standing by her side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The blind of the parlour window was up, and they could see Mrs. Hampton at the piano, with John and the fair visitor standing by her side.
a late time of life
From this reading "Say, I haven't heard anything like that fer years," the captain remarked.
