adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She immediately recognised the appearance of a little parcel, wrapped in a scrap of newspaper, and evidently containing money.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading But Mrs. Leigh did not answer.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She immediately recognised the appearance of a little parcel, wrapped in a scrap of newspaper, and evidently containing money.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading "Look!" said she, sorrowfully, "the mother was bringing this for her child last night."
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mrs. Leigh did not answer.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Look!" said she, sorrowfully, "the mother was bringing this for her child last night."
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading She immediately recognised the appearance of a little parcel, wrapped in a scrap of newspaper, and evidently containing money.
CrownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Mrs. Leigh did not answer.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She immediately recognised the appearance of a little parcel, wrapped in a scrap of newspaper, and evidently containing money.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Look!" said she, sorrowfully, "the mother was bringing this for her child last night."
freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/
in a free manner
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Look!" said she, sorrowfully, "the mother was bringing this for her child last night."
hingesnounUS /ˈhɪndʒɪz/
plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She immediately recognised the appearance of a little parcel, wrapped in a scrap of newspaper, and evidently containing money.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She stooped and picked it up.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "Look!" said she, sorrowfully, "the mother was bringing this for her child last night."
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading But Mrs. Leigh did not answer.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She immediately recognised the appearance of a little parcel, wrapped in a scrap of newspaper, and evidently containing money.
LookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look!" said she, sorrowfully, "the mother was bringing this for her child last night."
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She immediately recognised the appearance of a little parcel, wrapped in a scrap of newspaper, and evidently containing money.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Look!" said she, sorrowfully, "the mother was bringing this for her child last night."
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But Mrs. Leigh did not answer.
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading She immediately recognised the appearance of a little parcel, wrapped in a scrap of newspaper, and evidently containing money.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Look!" said she, sorrowfully, "the mother was bringing this for her child last night."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
obstructionnounUS /əbˈstrʌkʃən/
any structure that makes progress difficult
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading She immediately recognised the appearance of a little parcel, wrapped in a scrap of newspaper, and evidently containing money.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
pickedverbUS /pɪkt/
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading She stooped and picked it up.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading She immediately recognised the appearance of a little parcel, wrapped in a scrap of newspaper, and evidently containing money.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Look!" said she, sorrowfully, "the mother was bringing this for her child last night."
scrapnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading She immediately recognised the appearance of a little parcel, wrapped in a scrap of newspaper, and evidently containing money.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She immediately recognised the appearance of a little parcel, wrapped in a scrap of newspaper, and evidently containing money.
sorrowfullyadverb
in a sorrowful manner
From this reading "Look!" said she, sorrowfully, "the mother was bringing this for her child last night."
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading She stooped and picked it up.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
Susan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Look!" said she, sorrowfully, "the mother was bringing this for her child last night."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She stooped and picked it up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Look!" said she, sorrowfully, "the mother was bringing this for her child last night."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As they entered the house in Crown Street, they perceived that the door would not open freely on its hinges, and Susan instinctively looked behind to see the cause of the obstruction.
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading She immediately recognised the appearance of a little parcel, wrapped in a scrap of newspaper, and evidently containing money.
