aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading SUSPENSE It was very quiet in the Randalls' apartment one warm spring afternoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading SUSPENSE It was very quiet in the Randalls' apartment one warm spring afternoon.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading Mrs. Randall sat in the armchair by the open window.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
Betty
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From this reading Betty felt sure that her mother was saying her prayers.
terminate
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her face was white and set, and sometimes her lips moved, but no sound came from them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Randall sat in the armchair by the open window.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her face was white and set, and sometimes her lips moved, but no sound came from them.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face was white and set, and sometimes her lips moved, but no sound came from them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Betty felt sure that her mother was saying her prayers.
Flynn
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From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her face was white and set, and sometimes her lips moved, but no sound came from them.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUSPENSE It was very quiet in the Randalls' apartment one warm spring afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SUSPENSE It was very quiet in the Randalls' apartment one warm spring afternoon.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Her face was white and set, and sometimes her lips moved, but no sound came from them.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Betty felt sure that her mother was saying her prayers.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Her face was white and set, and sometimes her lips moved, but no sound came from them.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
not any; not one
From this reading Her face was white and set, and sometimes her lips moved, but no sound came from them.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SUSPENSE It was very quiet in the Randalls' apartment one warm spring afternoon.
and nothing more
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Mrs. Randall sat in the armchair by the open window.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Betty felt sure that her mother was saying her prayers.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading SUSPENSE It was very quiet in the Randalls' apartment one warm spring afternoon.
Randall
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From this reading Mrs. Randall sat in the armchair by the open window.
Randalls
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From this reading SUSPENSE It was very quiet in the Randalls' apartment one warm spring afternoon.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mrs. Randall sat in the armchair by the open window.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Betty felt sure that her mother was saying her prayers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Her face was white and set, and sometimes her lips moved, but no sound came from them.
with low volume
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Her face was white and set, and sometimes her lips moved, but no sound came from them.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Her face was white and set, and sometimes her lips moved, but no sound came from them.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
the season of growth
From this reading SUSPENSE It was very quiet in the Randalls' apartment one warm spring afternoon.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Betty felt sure that her mother was saying her prayers.
SUSPENSEnounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading SUSPENSE It was very quiet in the Randalls' apartment one warm spring afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Betty felt sure that her mother was saying her prayers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUSPENSE It was very quiet in the Randalls' apartment one warm spring afternoon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her face was white and set, and sometimes her lips moved, but no sound came from them.
tickingnounUS /ˈtɪkɪŋ/
a metallic tapping sound
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
tiptoedverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊd/
past form of “tiptoe” — walk on one's toes
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
precisely as stated
From this reading SUSPENSE It was very quiet in the Randalls' apartment one warm spring afternoon.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading SUSPENSE It was very quiet in the Randalls' apartment one warm spring afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUSPENSE It was very quiet in the Randalls' apartment one warm spring afternoon.
in or at the place that
From this reading For nearly two hours the only sounds to break the utter stillness had been the ticking of the clock and an occasional movement from the kitchen, where Mrs. Flynn tiptoed softly about, preparing dinner.
a Caucasian
From this reading Her face was white and set, and sometimes her lips moved, but no sound came from them.
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 Mrs. Randall sat in the armchair by the open window.
