adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Certainly her important grandfather lived in a wonderful house.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, she judged the mellow sound to be her summons and obediently left her seat by the window.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she went down she looked askance at the tall dark clock which, even as she passed, chimed the half hour melodiously.
askanceadverbUS /əˈskæns/
with suspicion or disapproval
From this reading As she went down she looked askance at the tall dark clock which, even as she passed, chimed the half hour melodiously.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As she went down she looked askance at the tall dark clock which, even as she passed, chimed the half hour melodiously.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, she judged the mellow sound to be her summons and obediently left her seat by the window.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading She paused to hear the last notes of the bells, but catching sight of the figure of Mrs. Forbes waiting below, she started and moved on.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading However, she judged the mellow sound to be her summons and obediently left her seat by the window.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading She paused to hear the last notes of the bells, but catching sight of the figure of Mrs. Forbes waiting below, she started and moved on.
CertainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly her important grandfather lived in a wonderful house.
chimedverbUS /tʃaɪmd/
past form of “chime” — emit a sound
From this reading As she went down she looked askance at the tall dark clock which, even as she passed, chimed the half hour melodiously.
clocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading As she went down she looked askance at the tall dark clock which, even as she passed, chimed the half hour melodiously.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading As she went down she looked askance at the tall dark clock which, even as she passed, chimed the half hour melodiously.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As she went down she looked askance at the tall dark clock which, even as she passed, chimed the half hour melodiously.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
eatenverbUS /ˈiːtən/
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading As she went down she looked askance at the tall dark clock which, even as she passed, chimed the half hour melodiously.
EVENINGnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She paused to hear the last notes of the bells, but catching sight of the figure of Mrs. Forbes waiting below, she started and moved on.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
Forbes
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From this reading She paused to hear the last notes of the bells, but catching sight of the figure of Mrs. Forbes waiting below, she started and moved on.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
grandfathernounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Certainly her important grandfather lived in a wonderful house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading As she went down she looked askance at the tall dark clock which, even as she passed, chimed the half hour melodiously.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She paused to hear the last notes of the bells, but catching sight of the figure of Mrs. Forbes waiting below, she started and moved on.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As she went down she looked askance at the tall dark clock which, even as she passed, chimed the half hour melodiously.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Certainly her important grandfather lived in a wonderful house.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, she judged the mellow sound to be her summons and obediently left her seat by the window.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Certainly her important grandfather lived in a wonderful house.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
JewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading However, she judged the mellow sound to be her summons and obediently left her seat by the window.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading She paused to hear the last notes of the bells, but catching sight of the figure of Mrs. Forbes waiting below, she started and moved on.
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 However, she judged the mellow sound to be her summons and obediently left her seat by the window.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Certainly her important grandfather lived in a wonderful house.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As she went down she looked askance at the tall dark clock which, even as she passed, chimed the half hour melodiously.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading However, she judged the mellow sound to be her summons and obediently left her seat by the window.
melodiouslyadverb
in a melodious manner
From this reading As she went down she looked askance at the tall dark clock which, even as she passed, chimed the half hour melodiously.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She paused to hear the last notes of the bells, but catching sight of the figure of Mrs. Forbes waiting below, she started and moved on.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She paused to hear the last notes of the bells, but catching sight of the figure of Mrs. Forbes waiting below, she started and moved on.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading She paused to hear the last notes of the bells, but catching sight of the figure of Mrs. Forbes waiting below, she started and moved on.
obedientlyadverbUS /oʊˈbiːdiəntli/
in an obedient manner
From this reading However, she judged the mellow sound to be her summons and obediently left her seat by the window.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She paused to hear the last notes of the bells, but catching sight of the figure of Mrs. Forbes waiting below, she started and moved on.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As she went down she looked askance at the tall dark clock which, even as she passed, chimed the half hour melodiously.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading She paused to hear the last notes of the bells, but catching sight of the figure of Mrs. Forbes waiting below, she started and moved on.
resonancenounUS /ˈrez.ən.əns/
The reinforcement or prolongation of sound or magical energy by reflection.
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading However, she judged the mellow sound to be her summons and obediently left her seat by the window.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, she judged the mellow sound to be her summons and obediently left her seat by the window.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She paused to hear the last notes of the bells, but catching sight of the figure of Mrs. Forbes waiting below, she started and moved on.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading However, she judged the mellow sound to be her summons and obediently left her seat by the window.
soundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She paused to hear the last notes of the bells, but catching sight of the figure of Mrs. Forbes waiting below, she started and moved on.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading However, she judged the mellow sound to be her summons and obediently left her seat by the window.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading As she went down she looked askance at the tall dark clock which, even as she passed, chimed the half hour melodiously.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, she judged the mellow sound to be her summons and obediently left her seat by the window.
unreadyadjective
not prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She paused to hear the last notes of the bells, but catching sight of the figure of Mrs. Forbes waiting below, she started and moved on.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As she went down she looked askance at the tall dark clock which, even as she passed, chimed the half hour melodiously.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE FIRST EVENING In the excitement of the early morning start, Jewel had eaten little breakfast, but the soft resonance of the Japanese gong, when it sounded in the hall below, found her unready for food.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As she went down she looked askance at the tall dark clock which, even as she passed, chimed the half hour melodiously.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
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 However, she judged the mellow sound to be her summons and obediently left her seat by the window.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Certainly her important grandfather lived in a wonderful house.
