adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am not a susceptible woman.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not a susceptible woman.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading Yet the Benton house undeniably made me uncomfortable.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
church-bells
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
defectnounUS /ˈdiːfekt/
an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Yet the Benton house undeniably made me uncomfortable.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am not a susceptible woman.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Yet the Benton house undeniably made me uncomfortable.
Maggie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not a susceptible woman.
objectiveadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒektɪv/
undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
obsessionnounUS /əbˈseʃən/
an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
subjectiveadjectiveUS /səbˈdʒektɪv/
taking place within the mind and modified by individual bias
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading I am not a susceptible woman.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Yet the Benton house undeniably made me uncomfortable.
undeniablyadverbUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbli/
to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner
From this reading Yet the Benton house undeniably made me uncomfortable.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In the same way Maggie, my old servant, was during one entire summer haunted by church-bells and considered it a personal summons to eternity until it was shown to be in her inner ear.
visionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/
a vivid mental image
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I am objective rather than subjective, and a fairly full experience of life has taught me that most of my impressions are from within out rather than the other way about.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I am not a susceptible woman.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading For instance, obsession at one time a few years ago of a shadowy figure on my right, just beyond the field of vision, was later exposed as the result of a defect in my glasses.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the Benton house undeniably made me uncomfortable.
