adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
admittancenounUS /ədˈmɪtəns/
the right to enter
From this reading But it was not Miss Lord who stood upon the porch awaiting admittance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading But it was not Miss Lord who stood upon the porch awaiting admittance.
bangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
bangedverbUS /bæŋd/
past form of “bang” — strike violently
From this reading It banged three times, so Mr. Conant rose and made for the door.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was not Miss Lord who stood upon the porch awaiting admittance.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
Conant
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From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
deprecatingadjectiveUS /ˈdeprəkeɪtɪŋ/
tending to diminish or disparage
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It banged three times, so Mr. Conant rose and made for the door.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
GIRLnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Conant and Mary Louise were in the kitchen and Irene was in her own room.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
HIREDadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
Irene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Conant and Mary Louise were in the kitchen and Irene was in her own room.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It banged three times, so Mr. Conant rose and made for the door.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Mrs. Conant and Mary Louise were in the kitchen and Irene was in her own room.
knockernoun
(Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
lawyernounUS /ˈlɔːjər/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
Louise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Conant and Mary Louise were in the kitchen and Irene was in her own room.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It banged three times, so Mr. Conant rose and made for the door.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mrs. Conant and Mary Louise were in the kitchen and Irene was in her own room.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Conant and Mary Louise were in the kitchen and Irene was in her own room.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Conant and Mary Louise were in the kitchen and Irene was in her own room.
pipenounUS /paɪp/
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading But it was not Miss Lord who stood upon the porch awaiting admittance.
presentableadjectiveUS /prəˈzentəbəl/
fit to be seen
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs. Conant and Mary Louise were in the kitchen and Irene was in her own room.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It banged three times, so Mr. Conant rose and made for the door.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
smoking-jacket
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It banged three times, so Mr. Conant rose and made for the door.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But it was not Miss Lord who stood upon the porch awaiting admittance.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It banged three times, so Mr. Conant rose and made for the door.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It banged three times, so Mr. Conant rose and made for the door.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
unconventionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/
not conforming to accepted rules or standards
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But it was not Miss Lord who stood upon the porch awaiting admittance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Conant and Mary Louise were in the kitchen and Irene was in her own room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Conant and Mary Louise were in the kitchen and Irene was in her own room.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE HIRED GIRL Mr. Conant had just put on a comfortable smoking-jacket and slippers and seated himself in the den, pipe in mouth, when the old-fashioned knocker on the front door of the Lodge began to bang.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But it was not Miss Lord who stood upon the porch awaiting admittance.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lawyer reflected, with a deprecating glance at his unconventional costume, that their evening caller could be none other than their neighbor, the beautiful Miss Lord, so as he opened the door he regretted that his appearance was not more presentable.
