adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
bonnyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
Charlie's
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From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
comelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
commissionsnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “commission” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
debonairadjectiveUS /ˌdebəˈner/
having a sophisticated charm
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
doun
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From this reading “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
hersel
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From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
jumpèd
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From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
laddienoun
a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
lassnounUS /læs/
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
From this reading “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
licht
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From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
lookin
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From this reading “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
Rosamunda
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From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
Sae
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From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
sangnounUS /sæŋ/
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
soundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
spiedverbUS /spaɪd/
inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of
From this reading “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
ThanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading “Thanks.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
tirled
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From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
tunefullyadverb
in a melodious manner
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
walkin
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From this reading “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
wha
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From this reading “Sae licht he jumpèd up the stair, And tirled at the pin; Oh, wha sae ready as hersel' To let the laddie in?” sang Rose as the voice paused and a tap came at the door.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The old glove lay upon the floor forgotten while Rose sat musing, till a quick step sounded in the hall and a voice drew near, tunefully humming.
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 “As he was walkin' doun the street The city for to view, Oh, there he spied a bonny lass, The window lookin' through.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Good morning, Rosamunda, here are your letters, and your most devoted ready to execute any commissions you may have for him,” was Charlie's greeting as he came in looking comely, gay, and debonair as usual.
