adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
arcnounUS /ɑːrk/
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was out of the door before Selwyn had left the window.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I was out of the door before Selwyn had left the window.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
gaslamp
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From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
GoverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Go inside."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was out of the door before Selwyn had left the window.
half-moment
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From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was out of the door before Selwyn had left the window.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading "Go inside."
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I was out of the door before Selwyn had left the window.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
Mundy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was out of the door before Selwyn had left the window.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I was out of the door before Selwyn had left the window.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
QuicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Then I saw Selwyn start.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
Selwyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was out of the door before Selwyn had left the window.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
SquareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then I saw Selwyn start.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was out of the door before Selwyn had left the window.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I saw Selwyn start.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was out of the door before Selwyn had left the window.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Quickly he followed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was already standing, we stood for a half-moment, looking up and down the street.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The small arc of light made by the corner gaslamp lessened but little the darkness of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothing save the shadows cast by the gaunt trees of the Square.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I was out of the door before Selwyn had left the window.
