adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Room to let for a single gentleman.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sometimes in an idle hour, impelled by foolishness, I will knock at the door.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
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 It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes in an idle hour, impelled by foolishness, I will knock at the door.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sometimes in an idle hour, impelled by foolishness, I will knock at the door.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
DESCRIBESverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading DESCRIBES THE DESERT ISLAND TO WHICH PAUL WAS DRIFTED.
DESERTverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading DESCRIBES THE DESERT ISLAND TO WHICH PAUL WAS DRIFTED.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Sometimes in an idle hour, impelled by foolishness, I will knock at the door.
DRIFTEDverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading DESCRIBES THE DESERT ISLAND TO WHICH PAUL WAS DRIFTED.
foolishnessnounUS /ˈfuːlɪʃnəs/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Sometimes in an idle hour, impelled by foolishness, I will knock at the door.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Room to let for a single gentleman.”
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading “Room to let for a single gentleman.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Sometimes in an idle hour, impelled by foolishness, I will knock at the door.
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From this reading How well I know her!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Sometimes in an idle hour, impelled by foolishness, I will knock at the door.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading Sometimes in an idle hour, impelled by foolishness, I will knock at the door.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading Sometimes in an idle hour, impelled by foolishness, I will knock at the door.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes in an idle hour, impelled by foolishness, I will knock at the door.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
ISLANDnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading DESCRIBES THE DESERT ISLAND TO WHICH PAUL WAS DRIFTED.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
knockverbUS /nɑːk/
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Sometimes in an idle hour, impelled by foolishness, I will knock at the door.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How well I know her!
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Room to let for a single gentleman.”
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
PAULnounUS /pɔːl/
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading DESCRIBES THE DESERT ISLAND TO WHICH PAUL WAS DRIFTED.
RoomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Room to let for a single gentleman.”
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading “Room to let for a single gentleman.”
slatternlyadjective
characteristic of or befitting a slut or slattern; used especially of women
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
slaveynoun
a female domestic servant who does all kinds of menial work
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading It is opened after a longer or shorter interval by the “slavey”--in the morning, slatternly, her arms concealed beneath her apron; in the afternoon, smart in dirty cap and apron.
SometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes in an idle hour, impelled by foolishness, I will knock at the door.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DESCRIBES THE DESERT ISLAND TO WHICH PAUL WAS DRIFTED.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DESCRIBES THE DESERT ISLAND TO WHICH PAUL WAS DRIFTED.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DESCRIBES THE DESERT ISLAND TO WHICH PAUL WAS DRIFTED.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading How well I know her!
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DESCRIBES THE DESERT ISLAND TO WHICH PAUL WAS DRIFTED.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Sometimes in an idle hour, impelled by foolishness, I will knock at the door.
