aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-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 “For joy or grief, for hope or fear, For all hereafter, as for here, In peace or strife, in storm or shine.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
ANONadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading ANON.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “For joy or grief, for hope or fear, For all hereafter, as for here, In peace or strife, in storm or shine.”
AWAYadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “PACK CLOUDS AWAY.”
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Two o’clock came; and they still sate there with closed doors.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Two o’clock came; and they still sate there with closed doors.
CLOUDSnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading “PACK CLOUDS AWAY.”
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Two o’clock came; and they still sate there with closed doors.
drawing-room
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From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
Edith
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From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “For joy or grief, for hope or fear, For all hereafter, as for here, In peace or strife, in storm or shine.”
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “For joy or grief, for hope or fear, For all hereafter, as for here, In peace or strife, in storm or shine.”
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading “For joy or grief, for hope or fear, For all hereafter, as for here, In peace or strife, in storm or shine.”
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “For joy or grief, for hope or fear, For all hereafter, as for here, In peace or strife, in storm or shine.”
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading “For joy or grief, for hope or fear, For all hereafter, as for here, In peace or strife, in storm or shine.”
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “For joy or grief, for hope or fear, For all hereafter, as for here, In peace or strife, in storm or shine.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “For joy or grief, for hope or fear, For all hereafter, as for here, In peace or strife, in storm or shine.”
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading “For joy or grief, for hope or fear, For all hereafter, as for here, In peace or strife, in storm or shine.”
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Two o’clock came; and they still sate there with closed doors.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “For joy or grief, for hope or fear, For all hereafter, as for here, In peace or strife, in storm or shine.”
PACKverbUS /pæk/
arrange in a container
From this reading “PACK CLOUDS AWAY.”
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading “For joy or grief, for hope or fear, For all hereafter, as for here, In peace or strife, in storm or shine.”
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
sateverbUS /seɪt/
fill to satisfaction
From this reading Two o’clock came; and they still sate there with closed doors.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading “For joy or grief, for hope or fear, For all hereafter, as for here, In peace or strife, in storm or shine.”
Sholto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Two o’clock came; and they still sate there with closed doors.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading “For joy or grief, for hope or fear, For all hereafter, as for here, In peace or strife, in storm or shine.”
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading “For joy or grief, for hope or fear, For all hereafter, as for here, In peace or strife, in storm or shine.”
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Two o’clock came; and they still sate there with closed doors.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two o’clock came; and they still sate there with closed doors.
tip-toe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two o’clock came; and they still sate there with closed doors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two o’clock came; and they still sate there with closed doors.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Edith went about on tip-toe, and checked Sholto in all loud speaking that next morning, as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in the drawing-room.
