adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She romanticized herself not as a great reformer but as the wife of a country physician.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She romanticized herself not as a great reformer but as the wife of a country physician.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
bathrobenounUS /ˈbæθroʊb/
a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
bellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She romanticized herself not as a great reformer but as the wife of a country physician.
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The realities of the doctor's household were colored by her pride.
clumpingnounUS /ˈklʌmpɪŋ/
the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The realities of the doctor's household were colored by her pride.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She romanticized herself not as a great reformer but as the wife of a country physician.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
darnverbUS /dɑːrn/
repair by sewing
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading THAT December she was in love with her husband.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The realities of the doctor's household were colored by her pride.
door-panels
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From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
down-stairs
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From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
fumblingadjectiveUS /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
Gol
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From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She romanticized herself not as a great reformer but as the wife of a country physician.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THAT December she was in love with her husband.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She romanticized herself not as a great reformer but as the wife of a country physician.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading The realities of the doctor's household were colored by her pride.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading THAT December she was in love with her husband.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THAT December she was in love with her husband.
inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
Kennicott
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From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
LateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THAT December she was in love with her husband.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She romanticized herself not as a great reformer but as the wife of a country physician.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She romanticized herself not as a great reformer but as the wife of a country physician.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading She romanticized herself not as a great reformer but as the wife of a country physician.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The realities of the doctor's household were colored by her pride.
realitiesnounUS /ˌriːˈælətiːz/
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading The realities of the doctor's household were colored by her pride.
reformernounUS /rɪˈfɔːrmər/
a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading She romanticized herself not as a great reformer but as the wife of a country physician.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
romanticizedverbUS /roʊˈmæntəsaɪzd/
past form of “romanticize” — interpret romantically
From this reading She romanticized herself not as a great reformer but as the wife of a country physician.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THAT December she was in love with her husband.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
storm-door
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THAT December she was in love with her husband.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She romanticized herself not as a great reformer but as the wife of a country physician.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Kennicott muttering “Gol darn it,” but patiently creeping out of bed, remembering to draw the covers up to keep her warm, feeling for slippers and bathrobe, clumping down-stairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THAT December she was in love with her husband.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The realities of the doctor's household were colored by her pride.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She romanticized herself not as a great reformer but as the wife of a country physician.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THAT December she was in love with her husband.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Late at night, a step on the wooden porch, heard through her confusion of sleep; the storm-door opened; fumbling over the inner door-panels; the buzz of the electric bell.
