adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Mr. Perkins was dying to know, and--shall we say it?--advanced to the door on tiptoe and listened with all his might.
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 Mr. Perkins was dying to know, and--shall we say it?--advanced to the door on tiptoe and listened with all his might.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Presently he heard the well-known voice of Lady Gorgon in conversation with his uncle.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What could their talk be about?
Crampton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Mr. Perkins was dying to know, and--shall we say it?--advanced to the door on tiptoe and listened with all his might.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
GorgonnounUS /ˈɡɔːrɡən/
(Greek mythology) any of three winged sister monsters and the mortal Medusa who had live snakes for hair; a glance at Medusa turned the beholder to stone
From this reading Presently he heard the well-known voice of Lady Gorgon in conversation with his uncle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Presently he heard the well-known voice of Lady Gorgon in conversation with his uncle.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently he heard the well-known voice of Lady Gorgon in conversation with his uncle.
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Perkins was dying to know, and--shall we say it?--advanced to the door on tiptoe and listened with all his might.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mr. Perkins was dying to know, and--shall we say it?--advanced to the door on tiptoe and listened with all his might.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Presently he heard the well-known voice of Lady Gorgon in conversation with his uncle.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Mr. Perkins was dying to know, and--shall we say it?--advanced to the door on tiptoe and listened with all his might.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mr. Perkins was dying to know, and--shall we say it?--advanced to the door on tiptoe and listened with all his might.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Perkins was dying to know, and--shall we say it?--advanced to the door on tiptoe and listened with all his might.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
Perkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
PresentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Presently he heard the well-known voice of Lady Gorgon in conversation with his uncle.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Mr. Perkins was dying to know, and--shall we say it?--advanced to the door on tiptoe and listened with all his might.
SCENESnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Mr. Perkins was dying to know, and--shall we say it?--advanced to the door on tiptoe and listened with all his might.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading What could their talk be about?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What could their talk be about?
tiptoeverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊ/
walk on one's toes
From this reading Mr. Perkins was dying to know, and--shall we say it?--advanced to the door on tiptoe and listened with all his might.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Presently he heard the well-known voice of Lady Gorgon in conversation with his uncle.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Presently he heard the well-known voice of Lady Gorgon in conversation with his uncle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In issuing from and leaving open the door of the inner room, Mr. Crampton had bestowed upon Mr. Perkins a look so peculiarly arch, that even he, simple as he was, began to imagine that some mystery was about to be cleared up, or some mighty matter to be discussed.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Mr. Perkins was dying to know, and--shall we say it?--advanced to the door on tiptoe and listened with all his might.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Presently he heard the well-known voice of Lady Gorgon in conversation with his uncle.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What could their talk be about?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Presently he heard the well-known voice of Lady Gorgon in conversation with his uncle.
