adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Her testimony was brief, but given with a directness that was amusing.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Did this 'gossip' that you speak of have any bearing on what has since occurred?" the coroner inquired.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading "Did this 'gossip' that you speak of have any bearing on what has since occurred?" the coroner inquired.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading Her testimony was brief, but given with a directness that was amusing.
broom-handle
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From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
Catron
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From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
chambermaidnoun
a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels)
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
contemptnounUS /kənˈtempt/
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading "Did this 'gossip' that you speak of have any bearing on what has since occurred?" the coroner inquired.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did this 'gossip' that you speak of have any bearing on what has since occurred?" the coroner inquired.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
directnessnounUS /dərˈektnəs/
trueness of course toward a goal
From this reading Her testimony was brief, but given with a directness that was amusing.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Her testimony was brief, but given with a directness that was amusing.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Did this 'gossip' that you speak of have any bearing on what has since occurred?" the coroner inquired.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Did this 'gossip' that you speak of have any bearing on what has since occurred?" the coroner inquired.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her testimony was brief, but given with a directness that was amusing.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Did this 'gossip' that you speak of have any bearing on what has since occurred?" the coroner inquired.
keyholesnounUS /ˈkiːhoʊlz/
plural of “keyhole” — the hole where a key is inserted
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
leaningadjectiveUS /ˈliːnɪŋ/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
loiteringverbUS /ˈlɔɪtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “loiter” — be about
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading "Did this 'gossip' that you speak of have any bearing on what has since occurred?" the coroner inquired.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
resumingverbUS /rɪˈzuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
scathingadjectiveUS /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/
marked by harshly abusive criticism
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Did this 'gossip' that you speak of have any bearing on what has since occurred?" the coroner inquired.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading "Did this 'gossip' that you speak of have any bearing on what has since occurred?" the coroner inquired.
TANGLEDadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading Her testimony was brief, but given with a directness that was amusing.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her testimony was brief, but given with a directness that was amusing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Did this 'gossip' that you speak of have any bearing on what has since occurred?" the coroner inquired.
THREADSnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My place was in the kitchen, and I had too much to do that day to be loitering round in the halls, leaning on a broom-handle, and listening at keyholes," and she cast a glance of scathing contempt in the direction of the chambermaid.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When questioned of the occurrences of the day preceding the murder, she replied,-- "I know nothing of what went on except from the gossip of the rest.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
witnessnounUS /ˈwɪtnəs/
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading TANGLED THREADS Upon resuming the examination, the first witness called for was Mary Catron, the second cook, a woman about thirty-five years of age, with an honest face, but one indicative of a fiery temper.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did this 'gossip' that you speak of have any bearing on what has since occurred?" the coroner inquired.
