adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
absentlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading The blinds were still undrawn, and the lady was absently surveying the weird scene without, her cheek resting on her hand.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Inside one of these, on the first floor, the apartment being a large drawing-room, sat a lady, in appearance from twenty-eight to thirty years of age.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was what is called an interesting creature rather than a handsome woman; dark-eyed, thoughtful, and with sensitive lips.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The blinds were still undrawn, and the lady was absently surveying the weird scene without, her cheek resting on her hand.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Inside one of these, on the first floor, the apartment being a large drawing-room, sat a lady, in appearance from twenty-eight to thirty years of age.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Inside one of these, on the first floor, the apartment being a large drawing-room, sat a lady, in appearance from twenty-eight to thirty years of age.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Inside one of these, on the first floor, the apartment being a large drawing-room, sat a lady, in appearance from twenty-eight to thirty years of age.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The blinds were still undrawn, and the lady was absently surveying the weird scene without, her cheek resting on her hand.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The room was unlit from within, but enough of the glare from the market-place entered it to reveal the lady’s face.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She was what is called an interesting creature rather than a handsome woman; dark-eyed, thoughtful, and with sensitive lips.
cheeknounUS /tʃiːk/
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The blinds were still undrawn, and the lady was absently surveying the weird scene without, her cheek resting on her hand.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She was what is called an interesting creature rather than a handsome woman; dark-eyed, thoughtful, and with sensitive lips.
dark-eyed
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From this reading She was what is called an interesting creature rather than a handsome woman; dark-eyed, thoughtful, and with sensitive lips.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
drawing-room
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From this reading Inside one of these, on the first floor, the apartment being a large drawing-room, sat a lady, in appearance from twenty-eight to thirty years of age.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The room was unlit from within, but enough of the glare from the market-place entered it to reveal the lady’s face.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The room was unlit from within, but enough of the glare from the market-place entered it to reveal the lady’s face.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The room was unlit from within, but enough of the glare from the market-place entered it to reveal the lady’s face.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Inside one of these, on the first floor, the apartment being a large drawing-room, sat a lady, in appearance from twenty-eight to thirty years of age.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The room was unlit from within, but enough of the glare from the market-place entered it to reveal the lady’s face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The blinds were still undrawn, and the lady was absently surveying the weird scene without, her cheek resting on her hand.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading She was what is called an interesting creature rather than a handsome woman; dark-eyed, thoughtful, and with sensitive lips.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The blinds were still undrawn, and the lady was absently surveying the weird scene without, her cheek resting on her hand.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Inside one of these, on the first floor, the apartment being a large drawing-room, sat a lady, in appearance from twenty-eight to thirty years of age.
InsideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Inside one of these, on the first floor, the apartment being a large drawing-room, sat a lady, in appearance from twenty-eight to thirty years of age.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading She was what is called an interesting creature rather than a handsome woman; dark-eyed, thoughtful, and with sensitive lips.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was what is called an interesting creature rather than a handsome woman; dark-eyed, thoughtful, and with sensitive lips.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The room was unlit from within, but enough of the glare from the market-place entered it to reveal the lady’s face.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Inside one of these, on the first floor, the apartment being a large drawing-room, sat a lady, in appearance from twenty-eight to thirty years of age.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The room was unlit from within, but enough of the glare from the market-place entered it to reveal the lady’s face.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Inside one of these, on the first floor, the apartment being a large drawing-room, sat a lady, in appearance from twenty-eight to thirty years of age.
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 She was what is called an interesting creature rather than a handsome woman; dark-eyed, thoughtful, and with sensitive lips.
market-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The room was unlit from within, but enough of the glare from the market-place entered it to reveal the lady’s face.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Inside one of these, on the first floor, the apartment being a large drawing-room, sat a lady, in appearance from twenty-eight to thirty years of age.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading She was what is called an interesting creature rather than a handsome woman; dark-eyed, thoughtful, and with sensitive lips.
remoter
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From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The blinds were still undrawn, and the lady was absently surveying the weird scene without, her cheek resting on her hand.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading The room was unlit from within, but enough of the glare from the market-place entered it to reveal the lady’s face.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was unlit from within, but enough of the glare from the market-place entered it to reveal the lady’s face.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Inside one of these, on the first floor, the apartment being a large drawing-room, sat a lady, in appearance from twenty-eight to thirty years of age.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The blinds were still undrawn, and the lady was absently surveying the weird scene without, her cheek resting on her hand.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading She was what is called an interesting creature rather than a handsome woman; dark-eyed, thoughtful, and with sensitive lips.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was what is called an interesting creature rather than a handsome woman; dark-eyed, thoughtful, and with sensitive lips.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The blinds were still undrawn, and the lady was absently surveying the weird scene without, her cheek resting on her hand.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading The blinds were still undrawn, and the lady was absently surveying the weird scene without, her cheek resting on her hand.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was what is called an interesting creature rather than a handsome woman; dark-eyed, thoughtful, and with sensitive lips.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Inside one of these, on the first floor, the apartment being a large drawing-room, sat a lady, in appearance from twenty-eight to thirty years of age.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Inside one of these, on the first floor, the apartment being a large drawing-room, sat a lady, in appearance from twenty-eight to thirty years of age.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading She was what is called an interesting creature rather than a handsome woman; dark-eyed, thoughtful, and with sensitive lips.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Inside one of these, on the first floor, the apartment being a large drawing-room, sat a lady, in appearance from twenty-eight to thirty years of age.
twenty-eightnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one
From this reading Inside one of these, on the first floor, the apartment being a large drawing-room, sat a lady, in appearance from twenty-eight to thirty years of age.
undrawnadjective
not represented in a drawing
From this reading The blinds were still undrawn, and the lady was absently surveying the weird scene without, her cheek resting on her hand.
unlitadjective
not set afire or burning
From this reading The room was unlit from within, but enough of the glare from the market-place entered it to reveal the lady’s face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading The blinds were still undrawn, and the lady was absently surveying the weird scene without, her cheek resting on her hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The blinds were still undrawn, and the lady was absently surveying the weird scene without, her cheek resting on her hand.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was what is called an interesting creature rather than a handsome woman; dark-eyed, thoughtful, and with sensitive lips.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was what is called an interesting creature rather than a handsome woman; dark-eyed, thoughtful, and with sensitive lips.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The room was unlit from within, but enough of the glare from the market-place entered it to reveal the lady’s face.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The blinds were still undrawn, and the lady was absently surveying the weird scene without, her cheek resting on her hand.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was what is called an interesting creature rather than a handsome woman; dark-eyed, thoughtful, and with sensitive lips.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Inside one of these, on the first floor, the apartment being a large drawing-room, sat a lady, in appearance from twenty-eight to thirty years of age.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The square was overlooked from its remoter corner by the house of which the young girl had spoken, a dignified residence of considerable size, having several windows on each floor.
