AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAY OF ENTERTAINMENT Miss Gibbie pressed the bell on her writing-table four times.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading Hearing them now, Tildy reached hastily for her clean apron and hurried up-stairs.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
bellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A DAY OF ENTERTAINMENT Miss Gibbie pressed the bell on her writing-table four times.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Hearing them now, Tildy reached hastily for her clean apron and hurried up-stairs.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Four rings were for the cook.
DAYnounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DAY OF ENTERTAINMENT Miss Gibbie pressed the bell on her writing-table four times.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
ENTERTAINMENTnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading A DAY OF ENTERTAINMENT Miss Gibbie pressed the bell on her writing-table four times.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Four rings were for the cook.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A DAY OF ENTERTAINMENT Miss Gibbie pressed the bell on her writing-table four times.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
Gault
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From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
Gault's
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From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
Gibbie
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From this reading A DAY OF ENTERTAINMENT Miss Gibbie pressed the bell on her writing-table four times.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Hearing them now, Tildy reached hastily for her clean apron and hurried up-stairs.
HearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Hearing them now, Tildy reached hastily for her clean apron and hurried up-stairs.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A DAY OF ENTERTAINMENT Miss Gibbie pressed the bell on her writing-table four times.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Hearing them now, Tildy reached hastily for her clean apron and hurried up-stairs.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
Jane
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From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A DAY OF ENTERTAINMENT Miss Gibbie pressed the bell on her writing-table four times.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Hearing them now, Tildy reached hastily for her clean apron and hurried up-stairs.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DAY OF ENTERTAINMENT Miss Gibbie pressed the bell on her writing-table four times.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DAY OF ENTERTAINMENT Miss Gibbie pressed the bell on her writing-table four times.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
OrdinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading A DAY OF ENTERTAINMENT Miss Gibbie pressed the bell on her writing-table four times.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Hearing them now, Tildy reached hastily for her clean apron and hurried up-stairs.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Four rings were for the cook.
soundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DAY OF ENTERTAINMENT Miss Gibbie pressed the bell on her writing-table four times.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hearing them now, Tildy reached hastily for her clean apron and hurried up-stairs.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
Tildy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hearing them now, Tildy reached hastily for her clean apron and hurried up-stairs.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading A DAY OF ENTERTAINMENT Miss Gibbie pressed the bell on her writing-table four times.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
up-stairs
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From this reading Hearing them now, Tildy reached hastily for her clean apron and hurried up-stairs.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Four rings were for the cook.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Ordinarily orders for the kitchen came through Miss Jane, the housekeeper, whose mother before her had kept the keys of the Gault house from the day of Mrs. Gault's death to her own.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
writing-table
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From this reading A DAY OF ENTERTAINMENT Miss Gibbie pressed the bell on her writing-table four times.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading They were rarely sounded, and therefore caused not only sudden cessation of work in the kitchen, but instant speculation as to what was wanted and what was wrong.
