adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Schurz has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment, and we want a leader about him for to-morrow.'
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Schurz has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment, and we want a leader about him for to-morrow.'
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Schurz has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment, and we want a leader about him for to-morrow.'
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was from Lancaster:--'Come down to the office at once.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was from Lancaster:--'Come down to the office at once.
Ernest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was from Lancaster:--'Come down to the office at once.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Schurz has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment, and we want a leader about him for to-morrow.'
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He opened it with trembling lingers.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Schurz has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment, and we want a leader about him for to-morrow.'
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Schurz has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment, and we want a leader about him for to-morrow.'
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TELL IT NOT IN OATH.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TELL IT NOT IN OATH.
knockverbUS /nɑːk/
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading It was from Lancaster:--'Come down to the office at once.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Schurz has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment, and we want a leader about him for to-morrow.'
lingersverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərz/
third-person singular of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading He opened it with trembling lingers.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
NOTadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TELL IT NOT IN OATH.
OATHnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading TELL IT NOT IN OATH.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was from Lancaster:--'Come down to the office at once.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading It was from Lancaster:--'Come down to the office at once.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He opened it with trembling lingers.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
Schurz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Schurz has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment, and we want a leader about him for to-morrow.'
sentencedverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading Schurz has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment, and we want a leader about him for to-morrow.'
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
sitting-room
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From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
TELLverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading TELL IT NOT IN OATH.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they sat silent in that little sitting-room after supper, a double knock at the door suddenly announced the arrival of a telegram for Ernest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was from Lancaster:--'Come down to the office at once.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Schurz has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment, and we want a leader about him for to-morrow.'
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading He opened it with trembling lingers.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Schurz has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment, and we want a leader about him for to-morrow.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was from Lancaster:--'Come down to the office at once.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Schurz has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment, and we want a leader about him for to-morrow.'
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He opened it with trembling lingers.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Schurz has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment, and we want a leader about him for to-morrow.'
