adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The old woman's fears had been so greatly aroused that she had insisted that Scoville should remain in the loft.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
Aun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The old woman's fears had been so greatly aroused that she had insisted that Scoville should remain in the loft.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
ChunknounUS /tʃʌŋk/
a compact mass
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
fearsnounUS /fɪrz/
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading The old woman's fears had been so greatly aroused that she had insisted that Scoville should remain in the loft.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
granny's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The old woman's fears had been so greatly aroused that she had insisted that Scoville should remain in the loft.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading The old woman's fears had been so greatly aroused that she had insisted that Scoville should remain in the loft.
ironingnounUS /ˈaɪərnɪŋ/
garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
Jinkey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
loftnounUS /lɔːft/
floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
From this reading The old woman's fears had been so greatly aroused that she had insisted that Scoville should remain in the loft.
Lou
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
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 vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old woman's fears had been so greatly aroused that she had insisted that Scoville should remain in the loft.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The old woman's fears had been so greatly aroused that she had insisted that Scoville should remain in the loft.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
Scoville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old woman's fears had been so greatly aroused that she had insisted that Scoville should remain in the loft.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The old woman's fears had been so greatly aroused that she had insisted that Scoville should remain in the loft.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The old woman's fears had been so greatly aroused that she had insisted that Scoville should remain in the loft.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
WHENconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "WHEN?"
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he saw Miss Lou bending her steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy at a good point from which to observe the cabin.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In view of the approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The old woman's fears had been so greatly aroused that she had insisted that Scoville should remain in the loft.
ZanynounUS /ˈzeɪni/
a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect
From this reading The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was quick to comprehend the situation.
