adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under the stone archway of the entrance to the assembly-hall, a group of four maidens stood chatting, apart from the rest, watching the rain, and impatient for its cessation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
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 were eager to go, yet none dared brave the storm.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under the stone archway of the entrance to the assembly-hall, a group of four maidens stood chatting, apart from the rest, watching the rain, and impatient for its cessation.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Under the stone archway of the entrance to the assembly-hall, a group of four maidens stood chatting, apart from the rest, watching the rain, and impatient for its cessation.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
archwaynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃweɪ/
a passageway under a curved masonry construction
From this reading Under the stone archway of the entrance to the assembly-hall, a group of four maidens stood chatting, apart from the rest, watching the rain, and impatient for its cessation.
assembly-hall
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From this reading Under the stone archway of the entrance to the assembly-hall, a group of four maidens stood chatting, apart from the rest, watching the rain, and impatient for its cessation.
assembly-room
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From this reading THE giant clock on the wall in the assembly-room of Madam Truxton's fashionable school had marked the hour for dismission.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading All were eager to go, yet none dared brave the storm.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading Under the stone archway of the entrance to the assembly-hall, a group of four maidens stood chatting, apart from the rest, watching the rain, and impatient for its cessation.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Under the stone archway of the entrance to the assembly-hall, a group of four maidens stood chatting, apart from the rest, watching the rain, and impatient for its cessation.
clocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading THE giant clock on the wall in the assembly-room of Madam Truxton's fashionable school had marked the hour for dismission.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
copiousadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊpiəs/
large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading All were eager to go, yet none dared brave the storm.
dismissionnoun
official notice that you have been fired from your job
From this reading THE giant clock on the wall in the assembly-room of Madam Truxton's fashionable school had marked the hour for dismission.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading All were eager to go, yet none dared brave the storm.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Under the stone archway of the entrance to the assembly-hall, a group of four maidens stood chatting, apart from the rest, watching the rain, and impatient for its cessation.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading THE giant clock on the wall in the assembly-room of Madam Truxton's fashionable school had marked the hour for dismission.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE giant clock on the wall in the assembly-room of Madam Truxton's fashionable school had marked the hour for dismission.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Under the stone archway of the entrance to the assembly-hall, a group of four maidens stood chatting, apart from the rest, watching the rain, and impatient for its cessation.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Under the stone archway of the entrance to the assembly-hall, a group of four maidens stood chatting, apart from the rest, watching the rain, and impatient for its cessation.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading THE giant clock on the wall in the assembly-room of Madam Truxton's fashionable school had marked the hour for dismission.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All were eager to go, yet none dared brave the storm.
Grande
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Under the stone archway of the entrance to the assembly-hall, a group of four maidens stood chatting, apart from the rest, watching the rain, and impatient for its cessation.
GroupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE giant clock on the wall in the assembly-room of Madam Truxton's fashionable school had marked the hour for dismission.
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE giant clock on the wall in the assembly-room of Madam Truxton's fashionable school had marked the hour for dismission.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Under the stone archway of the entrance to the assembly-hall, a group of four maidens stood chatting, apart from the rest, watching the rain, and impatient for its cessation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE giant clock on the wall in the assembly-room of Madam Truxton's fashionable school had marked the hour for dismission.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Under the stone archway of the entrance to the assembly-hall, a group of four maidens stood chatting, apart from the rest, watching the rain, and impatient for its cessation.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
LenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
MadamnounUS /ˈmædəm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading THE giant clock on the wall in the assembly-room of Madam Truxton's fashionable school had marked the hour for dismission.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Under the stone archway of the entrance to the assembly-hall, a group of four maidens stood chatting, apart from the rest, watching the rain, and impatient for its cessation.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading THE giant clock on the wall in the assembly-room of Madam Truxton's fashionable school had marked the hour for dismission.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading All were eager to go, yet none dared brave the storm.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE giant clock on the wall in the assembly-room of Madam Truxton's fashionable school had marked the hour for dismission.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE giant clock on the wall in the assembly-room of Madam Truxton's fashionable school had marked the hour for dismission.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Under the stone archway of the entrance to the assembly-hall, a group of four maidens stood chatting, apart from the rest, watching the rain, and impatient for its cessation.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading THE giant clock on the wall in the assembly-room of Madam Truxton's fashionable school had marked the hour for dismission.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Under the stone archway of the entrance to the assembly-hall, a group of four maidens stood chatting, apart from the rest, watching the rain, and impatient for its cessation.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading All were eager to go, yet none dared brave the storm.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE giant clock on the wall in the assembly-room of Madam Truxton's fashionable school had marked the hour for dismission.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All were eager to go, yet none dared brave the storm.
Truxton's
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From this reading THE giant clock on the wall in the assembly-room of Madam Truxton's fashionable school had marked the hour for dismission.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the stone archway of the entrance to the assembly-hall, a group of four maidens stood chatting, apart from the rest, watching the rain, and impatient for its cessation.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE giant clock on the wall in the assembly-room of Madam Truxton's fashionable school had marked the hour for dismission.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I know my father will either send my brother, or come for me himself," said Helen Le Grande, "so I need not fear the rain."
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Groups of restless, anxious pupils stood about the apartment, or were gathered at the windows, watching the rain that had been falling in copious showers since morning.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading All were eager to go, yet none dared brave the storm.
