adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It's Arnold again!" she told them, with a resigned gesture.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading "It's Arnold again!" she told them, with a resigned gesture.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading "It's Arnold again!" she told them, with a resigned gesture.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She laid down the time-table she had been consulting and drew Mrs. Marshall to the window for a low-voiced explanation.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
boarding-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading She laid down the time-table she had been consulting and drew Mrs. Marshall to the window for a low-voiced explanation.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She laid down the time-table she had been consulting and drew Mrs. Marshall to the window for a low-voiced explanation.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading She laid down the time-table she had been consulting and drew Mrs. Marshall to the window for a low-voiced explanation.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading She laid down the time-table she had been consulting and drew Mrs. Marshall to the window for a low-voiced explanation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She laid down the time-table she had been consulting and drew Mrs. Marshall to the window for a low-voiced explanation.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
gesturenounUS /ˈdʒestʃər/
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading "It's Arnold again!" she told them, with a resigned gesture.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
hattedadjective
wearing a hat or a hat of a particular kind
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's Arnold again!" she told them, with a resigned gesture.
JudithnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəθ/
Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading She laid down the time-table she had been consulting and drew Mrs. Marshall to the window for a low-voiced explanation.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
low-voiced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She laid down the time-table she had been consulting and drew Mrs. Marshall to the window for a low-voiced explanation.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ONE MAN'S MEAT ...
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading She laid down the time-table she had been consulting and drew Mrs. Marshall to the window for a low-voiced explanation.
MarshallsnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃɔːlz/
plural of “marshall” — United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
MEATnounUS /miːt/
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading ONE MAN'S MEAT ...
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She laid down the time-table she had been consulting and drew Mrs. Marshall to the window for a low-voiced explanation.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
ONEpronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE MAN'S MEAT ...
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
portentousadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtentəs/
of momentous or ominous significance
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading "It's Arnold again!" she told them, with a resigned gesture.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's Arnold again!" she told them, with a resigned gesture.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "It's Arnold again!" she told them, with a resigned gesture.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
time-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She laid down the time-table she had been consulting and drew Mrs. Marshall to the window for a low-voiced explanation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "It's Arnold again!" she told them, with a resigned gesture.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That night after the Marshalls had gone back to their somewhat shabby boarding-house, "things" happened to the two people they had left in the great hotel.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
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 She laid down the time-table she had been consulting and drew Mrs. Marshall to the window for a low-voiced explanation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sylvia and Judith never knew the details, but it was apparent that something portentous had occurred, from the number of telegrams Aunt Victoria had managed to receive and send between the hour when they left her in the evening, and eleven o'clock the next morning, when they found her, hatted and veiled, with an array of strapped baggage around her.
