adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading Through the great arched window of the hall I saw the hotel brougham waiting at the door.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading I didn’t think he was asleep.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Through the great arched window of the hall I saw the hotel brougham waiting at the door.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
bangedverbUS /bæŋd/
past form of “bang” — strike violently
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
BluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
broughamnounUS /ˈbruːɡəm/
light carriage; pulled by a single horse
From this reading Through the great arched window of the hall I saw the hotel brougham waiting at the door.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Your mother’s carriage is at the door.”
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I didn’t think he was asleep.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Through the great arched window of the hall I saw the hotel brougham waiting at the door.
drawing-room
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From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Through the great arched window of the hall I saw the hotel brougham waiting at the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Through the great arched window of the hall I saw the hotel brougham waiting at the door.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I didn’t think he was asleep.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Through the great arched window of the hall I saw the hotel brougham waiting at the door.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Through the great arched window of the hall I saw the hotel brougham waiting at the door.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your mother’s carriage is at the door.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Your mother’s carriage is at the door.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through the great arched window of the hall I saw the hotel brougham waiting at the door.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Through the great arched window of the hall I saw the hotel brougham waiting at the door.
shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
slunk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through the great arched window of the hall I saw the hotel brougham waiting at the door.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I didn’t think he was asleep.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the great arched window of the hall I saw the hotel brougham waiting at the door.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Through the great arched window of the hall I saw the hotel brougham waiting at the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
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 Through the great arched window of the hall I saw the hotel brougham waiting at the door.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading My view now was that he was aware beforehand of the subject of the conversation, and if so I did not wish to appear as if I had slunk away from him after the interview.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading On passing the door of the front room (it was originally meant for a drawing-room but a bed for Blunt was put in there) I banged with my fist on the panel and shouted: “I am obliged to go out.
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your mother’s carriage is at the door.”
