aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Rosa explained further: "She used to steal about at night, hoping to surprise papa or Sebastian going or coming from the treasure.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rosa explained further: "She used to steal about at night, hoping to surprise papa or Sebastian going or coming from the treasure.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe it's her evil conscience."
BrothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Rosa explained further: "She used to steal about at night, hoping to surprise papa or Sebastian going or coming from the treasure.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "Oh, she's crazy enough," Esteban concluded.
consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "I believe it's her evil conscience."
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading "Oh, she's crazy enough," Esteban concluded.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
DonanounUS /ˈdoʊnə/
a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
eccentricitiesnounUS /ˌeksenˈtrɪsɪtiz/
plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Oh, she's crazy enough," Esteban concluded.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
Esteban
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From this reading "Oh, she's crazy enough," Esteban concluded.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading "I believe it's her evil conscience."
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Rosa explained further: "She used to steal about at night, hoping to surprise papa or Sebastian going or coming from the treasure.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rosa explained further: "She used to steal about at night, hoping to surprise papa or Sebastian going or coming from the treasure.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Rosa explained further: "She used to steal about at night, hoping to surprise papa or Sebastian going or coming from the treasure.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Rosa explained further: "She used to steal about at night, hoping to surprise papa or Sebastian going or coming from the treasure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Rosa explained further: "She used to steal about at night, hoping to surprise papa or Sebastian going or coming from the treasure.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe it's her evil conscience."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
Isabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I believe it's her evil conscience."
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Rosa explained further: "She used to steal about at night, hoping to surprise papa or Sebastian going or coming from the treasure.
noddedverbUS /ˈnɑːdəd/
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
O'Reilly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, she's crazy enough," Esteban concluded.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
papanounUS /ˈpɑːpʌ/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Rosa explained further: "She used to steal about at night, hoping to surprise papa or Sebastian going or coming from the treasure.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
Sebastian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rosa explained further: "She used to steal about at night, hoping to surprise papa or Sebastian going or coming from the treasure.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rosa explained further: "She used to steal about at night, hoping to surprise papa or Sebastian going or coming from the treasure.
she's
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From this reading "Oh, she's crazy enough," Esteban concluded.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
somnambulistic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading Rosa explained further: "She used to steal about at night, hoping to surprise papa or Sebastian going or coming from the treasure.
suppressingverbUS /səˈpresɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppress” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Rosa explained further: "She used to steal about at night, hoping to surprise papa or Sebastian going or coming from the treasure.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
treasurenounUS /ˈtreʒər/
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Rosa explained further: "She used to steal about at night, hoping to surprise papa or Sebastian going or coming from the treasure.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Rosa explained further: "She used to steal about at night, hoping to surprise papa or Sebastian going or coming from the treasure.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brother and sister joined in explaining that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar actions, especially after periods of excitement or anger, and that one of her eccentricities had taken the form of somnambulistic wanderings.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, suppressing some light reply that had sprung to his lips, inquired, curiously, "What do you mean by that?"
