AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
anticipatesverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪts/
third-person singular of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He entered smiling, leisurely, serene-eyed, as one who anticipates something pleasurable.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He entered smiling, leisurely, serene-eyed, as one who anticipates something pleasurable.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At sight of Emma McChesney standing, hatted before the mirror, the pleasurable look became less confident.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At sight of Emma McChesney standing, hatted before the mirror, the pleasurable look became less confident.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
businesslike-looking
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From this reading “Whither?” and laid a sheaf of businesslike-looking papers on the top of Mrs. McChesney's well cleared desk.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading “Whither?” and laid a sheaf of businesslike-looking papers on the top of Mrs. McChesney's well cleared desk.
CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading At sight of Emma McChesney standing, hatted before the mirror, the pleasurable look became less confident.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading “Whither?” and laid a sheaf of businesslike-looking papers on the top of Mrs. McChesney's well cleared desk.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
Emma
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From this reading At sight of Emma McChesney standing, hatted before the mirror, the pleasurable look became less confident.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
Featherloom
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From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
hattedadjective
wearing a hat or a hat of a particular kind
From this reading At sight of Emma McChesney standing, hatted before the mirror, the pleasurable look became less confident.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He entered smiling, leisurely, serene-eyed, as one who anticipates something pleasurable.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello!” said T. A. Buck.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading “Whither?” and laid a sheaf of businesslike-looking papers on the top of Mrs. McChesney's well cleared desk.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading He entered smiling, leisurely, serene-eyed, as one who anticipates something pleasurable.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading At sight of Emma McChesney standing, hatted before the mirror, the pleasurable look became less confident.
LingerienounUS /ˈlɑːnʒəreɪ/
women's underwear and nightclothes
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At sight of Emma McChesney standing, hatted before the mirror, the pleasurable look became less confident.
McChesney
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From this reading At sight of Emma McChesney standing, hatted before the mirror, the pleasurable look became less confident.
McChesney's
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From this reading “Whither?” and laid a sheaf of businesslike-looking papers on the top of Mrs. McChesney's well cleared desk.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading At sight of Emma McChesney standing, hatted before the mirror, the pleasurable look became less confident.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Whither?” and laid a sheaf of businesslike-looking papers on the top of Mrs. McChesney's well cleared desk.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Whither?” and laid a sheaf of businesslike-looking papers on the top of Mrs. McChesney's well cleared desk.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He entered smiling, leisurely, serene-eyed, as one who anticipates something pleasurable.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “Whither?” and laid a sheaf of businesslike-looking papers on the top of Mrs. McChesney's well cleared desk.
PetticoatnounUS /ˈpetikoʊt/
undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading He entered smiling, leisurely, serene-eyed, as one who anticipates something pleasurable.
presidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Hello!” said T. A. Buck.
serene-eyed
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From this reading He entered smiling, leisurely, serene-eyed, as one who anticipates something pleasurable.
sheafnounUS /ʃiːf/
a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing
From this reading “Whither?” and laid a sheaf of businesslike-looking papers on the top of Mrs. McChesney's well cleared desk.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At sight of Emma McChesney standing, hatted before the mirror, the pleasurable look became less confident.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He entered smiling, leisurely, serene-eyed, as one who anticipates something pleasurable.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He entered smiling, leisurely, serene-eyed, as one who anticipates something pleasurable.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading At sight of Emma McChesney standing, hatted before the mirror, the pleasurable look became less confident.
TnounUS /tiː/
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading “Whither?” and laid a sheaf of businesslike-looking papers on the top of Mrs. McChesney's well cleared desk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at this critical moment that the office door opened, and there entered T. A. Buck, president of the T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat and Lingerie Company.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Whither?” and laid a sheaf of businesslike-looking papers on the top of Mrs. McChesney's well cleared desk.
WhitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading “Whither?” and laid a sheaf of businesslike-looking papers on the top of Mrs. McChesney's well cleared desk.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He entered smiling, leisurely, serene-eyed, as one who anticipates something pleasurable.
