adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
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 Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Ruth came up to the door of the Chapel-house, it was opened, and Leonard came out, bright and hopeful as the morning, his face radiant at the prospect of the happy day before him.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
Bradshaw's
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From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading As Ruth came up to the door of the Chapel-house, it was opened, and Leonard came out, bright and hopeful as the morning, his face radiant at the prospect of the happy day before him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a wild, unreasoning fear, but it took hold of her as strongly as if it had been well founded.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As Ruth came up to the door of the Chapel-house, it was opened, and Leonard came out, bright and hopeful as the morning, his face radiant at the prospect of the happy day before him.
Chapel-house
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From this reading As Ruth came up to the door of the Chapel-house, it was opened, and Leonard came out, bright and hopeful as the morning, his face radiant at the prospect of the happy day before him.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
corroboratingverbUS /kərˈɑːbəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “corroborate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As Ruth came up to the door of the Chapel-house, it was opened, and Leonard came out, bright and hopeful as the morning, his face radiant at the prospect of the happy day before him.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As Ruth came up to the door of the Chapel-house, it was opened, and Leonard came out, bright and hopeful as the morning, his face radiant at the prospect of the happy day before him.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
Eccleston
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From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As Ruth came up to the door of the Chapel-house, it was opened, and Leonard came out, bright and hopeful as the morning, his face radiant at the prospect of the happy day before him.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading It was a wild, unreasoning fear, but it took hold of her as strongly as if it had been well founded.
gossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading As Ruth came up to the door of the Chapel-house, it was opened, and Leonard came out, bright and hopeful as the morning, his face radiant at the prospect of the happy day before him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Ruth came up to the door of the Chapel-house, it was opened, and Leonard came out, bright and hopeful as the morning, his face radiant at the prospect of the happy day before him.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was a wild, unreasoning fear, but it took hold of her as strongly as if it had been well founded.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading As Ruth came up to the door of the Chapel-house, it was opened, and Leonard came out, bright and hopeful as the morning, his face radiant at the prospect of the happy day before him.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was a wild, unreasoning fear, but it took hold of her as strongly as if it had been well founded.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a wild, unreasoning fear, but it took hold of her as strongly as if it had been well founded.
Jemima's
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From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading As Ruth came up to the door of the Chapel-house, it was opened, and Leonard came out, bright and hopeful as the morning, his face radiant at the prospect of the happy day before him.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As Ruth came up to the door of the Chapel-house, it was opened, and Leonard came out, bright and hopeful as the morning, his face radiant at the prospect of the happy day before him.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a wild, unreasoning fear, but it took hold of her as strongly as if it had been well founded.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As Ruth came up to the door of the Chapel-house, it was opened, and Leonard came out, bright and hopeful as the morning, his face radiant at the prospect of the happy day before him.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Ruth came up to the door of the Chapel-house, it was opened, and Leonard came out, bright and hopeful as the morning, his face radiant at the prospect of the happy day before him.
Pearson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
PreparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading As Ruth came up to the door of the Chapel-house, it was opened, and Leonard came out, bright and hopeful as the morning, his face radiant at the prospect of the happy day before him.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading As Ruth came up to the door of the Chapel-house, it was opened, and Leonard came out, bright and hopeful as the morning, his face radiant at the prospect of the happy day before him.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
scudded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
StandverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading It was a wild, unreasoning fear, but it took hold of her as strongly as if it had been well founded.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was a wild, unreasoning fear, but it took hold of her as strongly as if it had been well founded.
TruthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
unreasoningadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznɪŋ/
not based on reason or evidence
From this reading It was a wild, unreasoning fear, but it took hold of her as strongly as if it had been well founded.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Ruth came up to the door of the Chapel-house, it was opened, and Leonard came out, bright and hopeful as the morning, his face radiant at the prospect of the happy day before him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
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 It was a wild, unreasoning fear, but it took hold of her as strongly as if it had been well founded.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Preparing to Stand on the Truth As Ruth went along the accustomed streets, every sight and every sound seemed to bear a new meaning, and each and all to have some reference to her boy's disgrace.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading And, indeed, the secret whispered by Mrs Pearson, whose curiosity and suspicion had been excited by Jemima's manner, and confirmed since by many a little corroborating circumstance, had spread abroad, and was known to most of the gossips in Eccleston before it reached Mr Bradshaw's ears.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It was a wild, unreasoning fear, but it took hold of her as strongly as if it had been well founded.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading She held her head down, and scudded along dizzy with fear, lest some word should have told him what she had been, and what he was, before she could reach him.
