adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The conversation about Grace had excited a topic which excluded every other.
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 “And that,” thought Henry, sadly, “is all I can see of her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “And that,” thought Henry, sadly, “is all I can see of her.
casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading He opened his window, a French casement, and looked out upon the night.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation about Grace had excited a topic which excluded every other.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The conversation about Grace had excited a topic which excluded every other.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The conversation about Grace had excited a topic which excluded every other.
excludedverbUS /ɪkˈskluːdəd/
past form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading The conversation about Grace had excited a topic which excluded every other.
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading He opened his window, a French casement, and looked out upon the night.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The conversation about Grace had excited a topic which excluded every other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The conversation about Grace had excited a topic which excluded every other.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading “And that,” thought Henry, sadly, “is all I can see of her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “And that,” thought Henry, sadly, “is all I can see of her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And that,” thought Henry, sadly, “is all I can see of her.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He opened his window, a French casement, and looked out upon the night.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He opened his window, a French casement, and looked out upon the night.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He opened his window, a French casement, and looked out upon the night.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The conversation about Grace had excited a topic which excluded every other.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He opened his window, a French casement, and looked out upon the night.
plane-tree
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From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
Ransome's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
sadlyadverbUS /ˈsædli/
in an unfortunate way
From this reading “And that,” thought Henry, sadly, “is all I can see of her.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “And that,” thought Henry, sadly, “is all I can see of her.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “And that,” thought Henry, sadly, “is all I can see of her.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The conversation about Grace had excited a topic which excluded every other.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He opened his window, a French casement, and looked out upon the night.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then he observed that Grace, too, was keeping vigil; for a faint light shot from her window and sparkled on the branches of the plane-tree in her little front garden.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The conversation about Grace had excited a topic which excluded every other.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Little took a book, and tried to while away the time till Ransome's return; but he could not command his attention.
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 He opened his window, a French casement, and looked out upon the night.
