adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Forcing back the cry upon her lips, she opened the door and stole softly into the kitchen.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I say, Maria, I've been waiting hours to speak to you."
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here from the darkness her name was spoken in a stifled voice, while a hand reached out and clutched her by the shoulder.
Christopher'snounUS /ˈkrɪstəfərz/
possessive form of “christopher” — Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Here from the darkness her name was spoken in a stifled voice, while a hand reached out and clutched her by the shoulder.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Forcing back the cry upon her lips, she opened the door and stole softly into the kitchen.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Here from the darkness her name was spoken in a stifled voice, while a hand reached out and clutched her by the shoulder.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Forcing back the cry upon her lips, she opened the door and stole softly into the kitchen.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
facedadjectiveUS /feɪst/
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Then, turning, she faced Will with a frightened gesture.
ForcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading Forcing back the cry upon her lips, she opened the door and stole softly into the kitchen.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
frightenedadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənd/
made afraid
From this reading Then, turning, she faced Will with a frightened gesture.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here from the darkness her name was spoken in a stifled voice, while a hand reached out and clutched her by the shoulder.
gesturenounUS /ˈdʒestʃər/
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Then, turning, she faced Will with a frightened gesture.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Here from the darkness her name was spoken in a stifled voice, while a hand reached out and clutched her by the shoulder.
hastenedverbUS /ˈheɪsənd/
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here from the darkness her name was spoken in a stifled voice, while a hand reached out and clutched her by the shoulder.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "I say, Maria, I've been waiting hours to speak to you."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say, Maria, I've been waiting hours to speak to you."
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From this reading "I say, Maria, I've been waiting hours to speak to you."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Forcing back the cry upon her lips, she opened the door and stole softly into the kitchen.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading "I say, Maria, I've been waiting hours to speak to you."
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Here from the darkness her name was spoken in a stifled voice, while a hand reached out and clutched her by the shoulder.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Forcing back the cry upon her lips, she opened the door and stole softly into the kitchen.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here from the darkness her name was spoken in a stifled voice, while a hand reached out and clutched her by the shoulder.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
raptadjectiveUS /ræpt/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Here from the darkness her name was spoken in a stifled voice, while a hand reached out and clutched her by the shoulder.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "I say, Maria, I've been waiting hours to speak to you."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Here from the darkness her name was spoken in a stifled voice, while a hand reached out and clutched her by the shoulder.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
softlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːftli/
with low volume
From this reading Forcing back the cry upon her lips, she opened the door and stole softly into the kitchen.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading "I say, Maria, I've been waiting hours to speak to you."
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Here from the darkness her name was spoken in a stifled voice, while a hand reached out and clutched her by the shoulder.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Here from the darkness her name was spoken in a stifled voice, while a hand reached out and clutched her by the shoulder.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
stolenounUS /stoʊl/
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Forcing back the cry upon her lips, she opened the door and stole softly into the kitchen.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, turning, she faced Will with a frightened gesture.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I say, Maria, I've been waiting hours to speak to you."
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Then, turning, she faced Will with a frightened gesture.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Forcing back the cry upon her lips, she opened the door and stole softly into the kitchen.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "I say, Maria, I've been waiting hours to speak to you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Here from the darkness her name was spoken in a stifled voice, while a hand reached out and clutched her by the shoulder.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then, turning, she faced Will with a frightened gesture.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As she hastened on, Christopher's presence was still with her--his arm still enveloped her, his voice still spoke in her ears; and so rapt was the ecstasy in which she moved that it was with a positive shock that she found herself presently before the little area which led into the brick kitchen in the basement of the Hall.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I say, Maria, I've been waiting hours to speak to you."
