adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was no rain; but the air was heavy, and the sky was overcast by lowering clouds.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no rain; but the air was heavy, and the sky was overcast by lowering clouds.
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE day of the garden party arrived.
asthmanounUS /ˈæzmə/
respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
bed-chamber
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From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no rain; but the air was heavy, and the sky was overcast by lowering clouds.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was no rain; but the air was heavy, and the sky was overcast by lowering clouds.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading There was no rain; but the air was heavy, and the sky was overcast by lowering clouds.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading To this haven of refuge he led her--still reserved and silent, still not restored to her customary spirits.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE day of the garden party arrived.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
farmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE day of the garden party arrived.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
Hardyman
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From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading To this haven of refuge he led her--still reserved and silent, still not restored to her customary spirits.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To this haven of refuge he led her--still reserved and silent, still not restored to her customary spirits.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading There was no rain; but the air was heavy, and the sky was overcast by lowering clouds.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
Isabel
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From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading To this haven of refuge he led her--still reserved and silent, still not restored to her customary spirits.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading There was no rain; but the air was heavy, and the sky was overcast by lowering clouds.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was no rain; but the air was heavy, and the sky was overcast by lowering clouds.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE day of the garden party arrived.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading There was no rain; but the air was heavy, and the sky was overcast by lowering clouds.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE day of the garden party arrived.
PinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading There was no rain; but the air was heavy, and the sky was overcast by lowering clouds.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading To this haven of refuge he led her--still reserved and silent, still not restored to her customary spirits.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading To this haven of refuge he led her--still reserved and silent, still not restored to her customary spirits.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading To this haven of refuge he led her--still reserved and silent, still not restored to her customary spirits.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading To this haven of refuge he led her--still reserved and silent, still not restored to her customary spirits.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading There was no rain; but the air was heavy, and the sky was overcast by lowering clouds.
smoking-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading To this haven of refuge he led her--still reserved and silent, still not restored to her customary spirits.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE day of the garden party arrived.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no rain; but the air was heavy, and the sky was overcast by lowering clouds.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this haven of refuge he led her--still reserved and silent, still not restored to her customary spirits.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To this haven of refuge he led her--still reserved and silent, still not restored to her customary spirits.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no rain; but the air was heavy, and the sky was overcast by lowering clouds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some hours before the guests were expected, Isabel arrived alone at the farm, bearing the apologies of unfortunate Miss Pink, still kept a prisoner in her bed-chamber by the asthma.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the confusion produced at the cottage by the preparations for entertaining the company, the one room in which Hardyman could receive Isabel with the certainty of not being interrupted was the smoking-room.
