ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Miss Crown was in her room and would not be able to see any one that night.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She was very nervous and "upset," explained the maid, and had given orders to admit no one.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Crown was in her room and would not be able to see any one that night.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Miss Crown was in her room and would not be able to see any one that night.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Crown was in her room and would not be able to see any one that night.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He could hardly believe his ears.
brusquelyadverbUS /ˈbrʌskli/
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could hardly believe his ears.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
Courtney
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From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
Courtney's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
CrownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Miss Crown was in her room and would not be able to see any one that night.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He could hardly believe his ears.
excludeverbUS /ɪkˈskluːd/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She was very nervous and "upset," explained the maid, and had given orders to admit no one.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She was very nervous and "upset," explained the maid, and had given orders to admit no one.
GreatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was very nervous and "upset," explained the maid, and had given orders to admit no one.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He could hardly believe his ears.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Crown was in her room and would not be able to see any one that night.
Hilda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Crown was in her room and would not be able to see any one that night.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading She was very nervous and "upset," explained the maid, and had given orders to admit no one.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Crown was in her room and would not be able to see any one that night.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading She was very nervous and "upset," explained the maid, and had given orders to admit no one.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Miss Crown was in her room and would not be able to see any one that night.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading She was very nervous and "upset," explained the maid, and had given orders to admit no one.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Crown was in her room and would not be able to see any one that night.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Crown was in her room and would not be able to see any one that night.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She was very nervous and "upset," explained the maid, and had given orders to admit no one.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Miss Crown was in her room and would not be able to see any one that night.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Miss Crown was in her room and would not be able to see any one that night.
SHADOWSnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was very nervous and "upset," explained the maid, and had given orders to admit no one.
summarilyadverbUS /səˈmerɪli/
without delay; in a summary manner
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
ThanenounUS /θeɪn/
a feudal lord or baron
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Crown was in her room and would not be able to see any one that night.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
triumphaladjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfəl/
relating to or celebrating a triumph
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading She was very nervous and "upset," explained the maid, and had given orders to admit no one.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading She was very nervous and "upset," explained the maid, and had given orders to admit no one.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading SHADOWS Greatly to Courtney's chagrin, his triumphal progress was summarily checked when he presented himself at the door.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Of course, Hilda went on to say, if Mr. Thane wanted to come in and rest himself, or if there was anything she or the cook could do for him,--but Courtney brusquely interrupted her to say that he was sure Miss Crown did not mean to exclude him, and directed Hilda to take word up to her that he was downstairs.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Miss Crown was in her room and would not be able to see any one that night.
