adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was nearly a week after his letter before Maitland arrived.
abackadverbUS /əˈbæk/
having the wind against the forward side of the sails
From this reading He came upon us so suddenly that we were all taken aback and, for a moment, I felt somewhat alarmed about Gwen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He sent us no further word, but walked in one evening as we were talking about him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was nearly a week after his letter before Maitland arrived.
alarmedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmd/
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading He came upon us so suddenly that we were all taken aback and, for a moment, I felt somewhat alarmed about Gwen.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was nearly a week after his letter before Maitland arrived.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He sent us no further word, but walked in one evening as we were talking about him.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was nearly a week after his letter before Maitland arrived.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He sent us no further word, but walked in one evening as we were talking about him.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came upon us so suddenly that we were all taken aback and, for a moment, I felt somewhat alarmed about Gwen.
chronologicaladjectiveUS /ˌkrɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
relating to or arranged according to temporal order
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
convulsivelyadverb
with convulsions, in a convulsive way
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He sent us no further word, but walked in one evening as we were talking about him.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He came upon us so suddenly that we were all taken aback and, for a moment, I felt somewhat alarmed about Gwen.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He came upon us so suddenly that we were all taken aback and, for a moment, I felt somewhat alarmed about Gwen.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He sent us no further word, but walked in one evening as we were talking about him.
Gwen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came upon us so suddenly that we were all taken aback and, for a moment, I felt somewhat alarmed about Gwen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
happensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sent us no further word, but walked in one evening as we were talking about him.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sent us no further word, but walked in one evening as we were talking about him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly a week after his letter before Maitland arrived.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He came upon us so suddenly that we were all taken aback and, for a moment, I felt somewhat alarmed about Gwen.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
infrequentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwəntli/
not many times
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was nearly a week after his letter before Maitland arrived.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading It was nearly a week after his letter before Maitland arrived.
Maitland's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading He came upon us so suddenly that we were all taken aback and, for a moment, I felt somewhat alarmed about Gwen.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly a week after his letter before Maitland arrived.
necknounUS /nek/
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He sent us no further word, but walked in one evening as we were talking about him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He sent us no further word, but walked in one evening as we were talking about him.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
rosarynounUS /ˈroʊzəri/
a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He sent us no further word, but walked in one evening as we were talking about him.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He came upon us so suddenly that we were all taken aback and, for a moment, I felt somewhat alarmed about Gwen.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He came upon us so suddenly that we were all taken aback and, for a moment, I felt somewhat alarmed about Gwen.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/
that is on a string
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He came upon us so suddenly that we were all taken aback and, for a moment, I felt somewhat alarmed about Gwen.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He came upon us so suddenly that we were all taken aback and, for a moment, I felt somewhat alarmed about Gwen.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He sent us no further word, but walked in one evening as we were talking about him.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The events of the present are all strung upon the thread of the past, and in telling over this chronological rosary, it not infrequently happens that strange, unlike beads follow each other between our questioning fingers.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sent us no further word, but walked in one evening as we were talking about him.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He sent us no further word, but walked in one evening as we were talking about him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was nearly a week after his letter before Maitland arrived.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He sent us no further word, but walked in one evening as we were talking about him.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was nearly a week after his letter before Maitland arrived.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He sent us no further word, but walked in one evening as we were talking about him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She had started up quickly when the servant had mentioned Maitland’s name and pressed her hand convulsively upon her heart, while her face and neck became of a deep crimson colour.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He sent us no further word, but walked in one evening as we were talking about him.
