AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
articlenounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəl/
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading There was no one to disturb him, for the master was asleep, and the housekeeper had not yet come to cook the dinner.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The old manservant paused, resting his blinking eyes on the pale sunlight through the bars of his narrow window, so that a little bird on the window-sill looked at him and instantly flew away.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading The old manservant paused, resting his blinking eyes on the pale sunlight through the bars of his narrow window, so that a little bird on the window-sill looked at him and instantly flew away.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
BELLEW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
birdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The old manservant paused, resting his blinking eyes on the pale sunlight through the bars of his narrow window, so that a little bird on the window-sill looked at him and instantly flew away.
blinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
From this reading The old manservant paused, resting his blinking eyes on the pale sunlight through the bars of his narrow window, so that a little bird on the window-sill looked at him and instantly flew away.
BOWSnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was no one to disturb him, for the master was asleep, and the housekeeper had not yet come to cook the dinner.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading There was no one to disturb him, for the master was asleep, and the housekeeper had not yet come to cook the dinner.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading There was no one to disturb him, for the master was asleep, and the housekeeper had not yet come to cook the dinner.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading There was no one to disturb him, for the master was asleep, and the housekeeper had not yet come to cook the dinner.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
engravingnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ/
a print made from an engraving
From this reading He read slowly, through spectacles, engraving the words for ever on the tablets of his mind.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading He read slowly, through spectacles, engraving the words for ever on the tablets of his mind.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The old manservant paused, resting his blinking eyes on the pale sunlight through the bars of his narrow window, so that a little bird on the window-sill looked at him and instantly flew away.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
FirsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
fissuresnounUS /ˈfɪʃərz/
plural of “fissure” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The old manservant paused, resting his blinking eyes on the pale sunlight through the bars of his narrow window, so that a little bird on the window-sill looked at him and instantly flew away.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no one to disturb him, for the master was asleep, and the housekeeper had not yet come to cook the dinner.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
furculanoun
a forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles of most birds
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no one to disturb him, for the master was asleep, and the housekeeper had not yet come to cook the dinner.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He read slowly, through spectacles, engraving the words for ever on the tablets of his mind.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no one to disturb him, for the master was asleep, and the housekeeper had not yet come to cook the dinner.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading There was no one to disturb him, for the master was asleep, and the housekeeper had not yet come to cook the dinner.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The old manservant paused, resting his blinking eyes on the pale sunlight through the bars of his narrow window, so that a little bird on the window-sill looked at him and instantly flew away.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
LADYnounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
LifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The old manservant paused, resting his blinking eyes on the pale sunlight through the bars of his narrow window, so that a little bird on the window-sill looked at him and instantly flew away.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The old manservant paused, resting his blinking eyes on the pale sunlight through the bars of his narrow window, so that a little bird on the window-sill looked at him and instantly flew away.
manservantnoun
a man servant
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
manubrial
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading There was no one to disturb him, for the master was asleep, and the housekeeper had not yet come to cook the dinner.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He read slowly, through spectacles, engraving the words for ever on the tablets of his mind.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The old manservant paused, resting his blinking eyes on the pale sunlight through the bars of his narrow window, so that a little bird on the window-sill looked at him and instantly flew away.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was no one to disturb him, for the master was asleep, and the housekeeper had not yet come to cook the dinner.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was no one to disturb him, for the master was asleep, and the housekeeper had not yet come to cook the dinner.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was no one to disturb him, for the master was asleep, and the housekeeper had not yet come to cook the dinner.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
owlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The old manservant paused, resting his blinking eyes on the pale sunlight through the bars of his narrow window, so that a little bird on the window-sill looked at him and instantly flew away.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The old manservant paused, resting his blinking eyes on the pale sunlight through the bars of his narrow window, so that a little bird on the window-sill looked at him and instantly flew away.
posterioradjectiveUS /ˌpɔːˈstɪrjər/
located at or near or behind a part or near the end of a structure
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
projectionsnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “projection” — a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He read slowly, through spectacles, engraving the words for ever on the tablets of his mind.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The old manservant paused, resting his blinking eyes on the pale sunlight through the bars of his narrow window, so that a little bird on the window-sill looked at him and instantly flew away.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
RuraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He read slowly, through spectacles, engraving the words for ever on the tablets of his mind.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The old manservant paused, resting his blinking eyes on the pale sunlight through the bars of his narrow window, so that a little bird on the window-sill looked at him and instantly flew away.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading He read slowly, through spectacles, engraving the words for ever on the tablets of his mind.
sternumnoun
the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
stylets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
sunlightnounUS /ˈsʌnlaɪt/
the rays of the sun
From this reading The old manservant paused, resting his blinking eyes on the pale sunlight through the bars of his narrow window, so that a little bird on the window-sill looked at him and instantly flew away.
tabletsnounUS /ˈtæbləts/
plural of “tablet” — a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription
From this reading He read slowly, through spectacles, engraving the words for ever on the tablets of his mind.
tawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He read slowly, through spectacles, engraving the words for ever on the tablets of his mind.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
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 The old manservant paused, resting his blinking eyes on the pale sunlight through the bars of his narrow window, so that a little bird on the window-sill looked at him and instantly flew away.
window-sill
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From this reading The old manservant paused, resting his blinking eyes on the pale sunlight through the bars of his narrow window, so that a little bird on the window-sill looked at him and instantly flew away.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He read about the construction and habits of the owl: “In the tawny, or brown, owl there is a manubrial process; the furcula, far from being joined to the keel of the sternum, consists of two stylets, which do not even meet; while the posterior margin of the sternum presents two pairs of projections, with corresponding fissures between.”
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading BELLEW BOWS TO A LADY There was silence at the Firs, and in that silent house, where only five rooms were used, an old manservant sat in his pantry on a wooden chair, reading from an article out of Rural Life.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading He read slowly, through spectacles, engraving the words for ever on the tablets of his mind.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading There was no one to disturb him, for the master was asleep, and the housekeeper had not yet come to cook the dinner.
