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 a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Mr. Price drew his legs into the room, and, closing the door with extraordinary care, passed the cuff of his coat across his eyes and surveyed them tenderly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
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 It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading “Emma!” said a mournful voice, as the upper part of the intruder’s body followed the face.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Mr. Price drew his legs into the room, and, closing the door with extraordinary care, passed the cuff of his coat across his eyes and surveyed them tenderly.
chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Mr. Price drew his legs into the room, and, closing the door with extraordinary care, passed the cuff of his coat across his eyes and surveyed them tenderly.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Mr. Price drew his legs into the room, and, closing the door with extraordinary care, passed the cuff of his coat across his eyes and surveyed them tenderly.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
cuffnounUS /kʌf/
the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
From this reading Mr. Price drew his legs into the room, and, closing the door with extraordinary care, passed the cuff of his coat across his eyes and surveyed them tenderly.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading “Gussie!” said Mrs. Spriggs, rising in disorder.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Mr. Price drew his legs into the room, and, closing the door with extraordinary care, passed the cuff of his coat across his eyes and surveyed them tenderly.
Emma
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From this reading “Emma!” said a mournful voice, as the upper part of the intruder’s body followed the face.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Mr. Price drew his legs into the room, and, closing the door with extraordinary care, passed the cuff of his coat across his eyes and surveyed them tenderly.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “Emma!” said a mournful voice, as the upper part of the intruder’s body followed the face.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
Gussie
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From this reading “Gussie!” said Mrs. Spriggs, rising in disorder.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Gussie!” said Mrs. Spriggs, rising in disorder.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
intruder's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Emma!” said a mournful voice, as the upper part of the intruder’s body followed the face.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
knockverbUS /nɑːk/
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading Mr. Price drew his legs into the room, and, closing the door with extraordinary care, passed the cuff of his coat across his eyes and surveyed them tenderly.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading “Emma!” said a mournful voice, as the upper part of the intruder’s body followed the face.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Emma!” said a mournful voice, as the upper part of the intruder’s body followed the face.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “Emma!” said a mournful voice, as the upper part of the intruder’s body followed the face.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Mr. Price drew his legs into the room, and, closing the door with extraordinary care, passed the cuff of his coat across his eyes and surveyed them tenderly.
PricenounUS /praɪs/
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
reappearancenounUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrəns/
the event of something appearing again
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading “Gussie!” said Mrs. Spriggs, rising in disorder.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Emma!” said a mournful voice, as the upper part of the intruder’s body followed the face.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
soundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
Spriggs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Mr. Price drew his legs into the room, and, closing the door with extraordinary care, passed the cuff of his coat across his eyes and surveyed them tenderly.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading Mr. Price drew his legs into the room, and, closing the door with extraordinary care, passed the cuff of his coat across his eyes and surveyed them tenderly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Price drew his legs into the room, and, closing the door with extraordinary care, passed the cuff of his coat across his eyes and surveyed them tenderly.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading “Emma!” said a mournful voice, as the upper part of the intruder’s body followed the face.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Emma!” said a mournful voice, as the upper part of the intruder’s body followed the face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a slight comfort to Mrs. Spriggs that Mr. Augustus Price did, after all, choose a convenient time for his reappearance.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A faint knock sounded on the door two days afterwards as she sat at tea with her husband, and an anxious face with somewhat furtive eyes was thrust into the room.
