AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast was over Magdalen proved to be missing, when the ladies assembled as usual in the morning-room.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone was entirely indebted to her husband and to her youngest daughter for all that she heard of the evening’s entertainment.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early the next morning Miss Garth and Norah met in the garden and spoke together privately.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After breakfast was over Magdalen proved to be missing, when the ladies assembled as usual in the morning-room.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading After breakfast was over Magdalen proved to be missing, when the ladies assembled as usual in the morning-room.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After breakfast was over Magdalen proved to be missing, when the ladies assembled as usual in the morning-room.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After breakfast was over Magdalen proved to be missing, when the ladies assembled as usual in the morning-room.
breakfast-table
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From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone was entirely indebted to her husband and to her youngest daughter for all that she heard of the evening’s entertainment.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading The governess and the elder daughter had evidently determined on letting the subject drop.
dropverbUS /drɑːp/
let fall to the ground
From this reading The governess and the elder daughter had evidently determined on letting the subject drop.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early the next morning Miss Garth and Norah met in the garden and spoke together privately.
eldernounUS /ˈeldər/
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The governess and the elder daughter had evidently determined on letting the subject drop.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone was entirely indebted to her husband and to her youngest daughter for all that she heard of the evening’s entertainment.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone was entirely indebted to her husband and to her youngest daughter for all that she heard of the evening’s entertainment.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone was entirely indebted to her husband and to her youngest daughter for all that she heard of the evening’s entertainment.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The governess and the elder daughter had evidently determined on letting the subject drop.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone was entirely indebted to her husband and to her youngest daughter for all that she heard of the evening’s entertainment.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Early the next morning Miss Garth and Norah met in the garden and spoke together privately.
Garth
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From this reading Early the next morning Miss Garth and Norah met in the garden and spoke together privately.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading The governess and the elder daughter had evidently determined on letting the subject drop.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The governess and the elder daughter had evidently determined on letting the subject drop.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone was entirely indebted to her husband and to her youngest daughter for all that she heard of the evening’s entertainment.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone was entirely indebted to her husband and to her youngest daughter for all that she heard of the evening’s entertainment.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone was entirely indebted to her husband and to her youngest daughter for all that she heard of the evening’s entertainment.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early the next morning Miss Garth and Norah met in the garden and spoke together privately.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone was entirely indebted to her husband and to her youngest daughter for all that she heard of the evening’s entertainment.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading After breakfast was over Magdalen proved to be missing, when the ladies assembled as usual in the morning-room.
lettingnounUS /ˈletɪŋ/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading The governess and the elder daughter had evidently determined on letting the subject drop.
MagdalennounUS /ˈmæɡdələn/
a reformed prostitute
From this reading After breakfast was over Magdalen proved to be missing, when the ladies assembled as usual in the morning-room.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Early the next morning Miss Garth and Norah met in the garden and spoke together privately.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Early the next morning Miss Garth and Norah met in the garden and spoke together privately.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading After breakfast was over Magdalen proved to be missing, when the ladies assembled as usual in the morning-room.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early the next morning Miss Garth and Norah met in the garden and spoke together privately.
morning-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After breakfast was over Magdalen proved to be missing, when the ladies assembled as usual in the morning-room.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone was entirely indebted to her husband and to her youngest daughter for all that she heard of the evening’s entertainment.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early the next morning Miss Garth and Norah met in the garden and spoke together privately.
Norah
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From this reading Early the next morning Miss Garth and Norah met in the garden and spoke together privately.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After breakfast was over Magdalen proved to be missing, when the ladies assembled as usual in the morning-room.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading Early the next morning Miss Garth and Norah met in the garden and spoke together privately.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading After breakfast was over Magdalen proved to be missing, when the ladies assembled as usual in the morning-room.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone was entirely indebted to her husband and to her youngest daughter for all that she heard of the evening’s entertainment.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Early the next morning Miss Garth and Norah met in the garden and spoke together privately.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The governess and the elder daughter had evidently determined on letting the subject drop.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone was entirely indebted to her husband and to her youngest daughter for all that she heard of the evening’s entertainment.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early the next morning Miss Garth and Norah met in the garden and spoke together privately.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone was entirely indebted to her husband and to her youngest daughter for all that she heard of the evening’s entertainment.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Early the next morning Miss Garth and Norah met in the garden and spoke together privately.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading After breakfast was over Magdalen proved to be missing, when the ladies assembled as usual in the morning-room.
Vanstone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone was entirely indebted to her husband and to her youngest daughter for all that she heard of the evening’s entertainment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone was entirely indebted to her husband and to her youngest daughter for all that she heard of the evening’s entertainment.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The only noticeable result of the interview, when they presented themselves at the breakfast-table, appeared in the marked silence which they both maintained on the topic of the theatrical performance.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone was entirely indebted to her husband and to her youngest daughter for all that she heard of the evening’s entertainment.
