adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Involuntarily, she departed before receiving a reply.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The dog looked up with wistful inquiry at his master, who cocked an eyebrow at him in return, wearing much the same expression.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Involuntarily, she departed before receiving a reply.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The mother and child disappeared within the church doors and left the Square to the two.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading The dog looked up with wistful inquiry at his master, who cocked an eyebrow at him in return, wearing much the same expression.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading Involuntarily, she departed before receiving a reply.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The mother and child disappeared within the church doors and left the Square to the two.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The dog looked up with wistful inquiry at his master, who cocked an eyebrow at him in return, wearing much the same expression.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The mother and child disappeared within the church doors and left the Square to the two.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
ejaculating
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From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The dog looked up with wistful inquiry at his master, who cocked an eyebrow at him in return, wearing much the same expression.
eyebrownounUS /ˈaɪbraʊ/
the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading The dog looked up with wistful inquiry at his master, who cocked an eyebrow at him in return, wearing much the same expression.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The dog looked up with wistful inquiry at his master, who cocked an eyebrow at him in return, wearing much the same expression.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading The dog looked up with wistful inquiry at his master, who cocked an eyebrow at him in return, wearing much the same expression.
InvoluntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading Involuntarily, she departed before receiving a reply.
Joe
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From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
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 The mother and child disappeared within the church doors and left the Square to the two.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The dog looked up with wistful inquiry at his master, who cocked an eyebrow at him in return, wearing much the same expression.
Louden's
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From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The dog looked up with wistful inquiry at his master, who cocked an eyebrow at him in return, wearing much the same expression.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
matron's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The dog looked up with wistful inquiry at his master, who cocked an eyebrow at him in return, wearing much the same expression.
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Involuntarily, she departed before receiving a reply.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
red-facedadjective
(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Involuntarily, she departed before receiving a reply.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The dog looked up with wistful inquiry at his master, who cocked an eyebrow at him in return, wearing much the same expression.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The dog looked up with wistful inquiry at his master, who cocked an eyebrow at him in return, wearing much the same expression.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Involuntarily, she departed before receiving a reply.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
SquareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading The mother and child disappeared within the church doors and left the Square to the two.
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
step-aunt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
swoopedverbUS /swuːpt/
past form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
tiptoeverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊ/
walk on one's toes
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The mother and child disappeared within the church doors and left the Square to the two.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The dog looked up with wistful inquiry at his master, who cocked an eyebrow at him in return, wearing much the same expression.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading The dog looked up with wistful inquiry at his master, who cocked an eyebrow at him in return, wearing much the same expression.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The dog looked up with wistful inquiry at his master, who cocked an eyebrow at him in return, wearing much the same expression.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading The dog looked up with wistful inquiry at his master, who cocked an eyebrow at him in return, wearing much the same expression.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mother, a red-faced matron whom Joe recognized as a sister of Mrs. Louden's, consequently his step-aunt, swooped at the child with a rush and rustle of silk, and bore her on violently to her duty.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The mother and child disappeared within the church doors and left the Square to the two.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading When they had gone a little way the matron's voice was heard in sharp reproof; the child, held by one wrist and hurried along on tiptoe, staring back over one shoulder at Joe, her eyes wide, and her mouth the shape of the "O" she was ejaculating.
