adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
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 He had no desire to receive a visit from "Gab" Bearse, at this time least of all.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Evidently he had at first intended to call and then had changed his mind.
Bearse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Evidently he had at first intended to call and then had changed his mind.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Mr. Winslow was duly grateful to whoever or whatever had inspired the change.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Evidently he had at first intended to call and then had changed his mind.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He had no desire to receive a visit from "Gab" Bearse, at this time least of all.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Mr. Winslow was duly grateful to whoever or whatever had inspired the change.
EvidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently he had at first intended to call and then had changed his mind.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Evidently he had at first intended to call and then had changed his mind.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
GabnounUS /ɡæb/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading He had no desire to receive a visit from "Gab" Bearse, at this time least of all.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
gratefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Mr. Winslow was duly grateful to whoever or whatever had inspired the change.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evidently he had at first intended to call and then had changed his mind.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
hymnsnounUS /hɪmz/
plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Mr. Winslow was duly grateful to whoever or whatever had inspired the change.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Evidently he had at first intended to call and then had changed his mind.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had no desire to receive a visit from "Gab" Bearse, at this time least of all.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Evidently he had at first intended to call and then had changed his mind.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Winslow was duly grateful to whoever or whatever had inspired the change.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He had no desire to receive a visit from "Gab" Bearse, at this time least of all.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Winslow was duly grateful to whoever or whatever had inspired the change.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading He had no desire to receive a visit from "Gab" Bearse, at this time least of all.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Evidently he had at first intended to call and then had changed his mind.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had no desire to receive a visit from "Gab" Bearse, at this time least of all.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had no desire to receive a visit from "Gab" Bearse, at this time least of all.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Evidently he had at first intended to call and then had changed his mind.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He had no desire to receive a visit from "Gab" Bearse, at this time least of all.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Winslow was duly grateful to whoever or whatever had inspired the change.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Mr. Winslow was duly grateful to whoever or whatever had inspired the change.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading For nearly an hour he sat there, scarcely changing his position, and only varying his musical program by whistling hymns instead of singing them.
whoever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Winslow was duly grateful to whoever or whatever had inspired the change.
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 Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
WinslownounUS /ˈwɪnzloʊ/
English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)
From this reading Mr. Winslow was duly grateful to whoever or whatever had inspired the change.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Once, hearing a step in the yard, he looked through the window and saw Gabriel Bearse walking toward the gate from the direction of the shop door instead of in the opposite direction.
