AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A moment later another woman sauntered casually up to the counter.
Annie
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From this reading Even at a distance I recognised Annie Grayson.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A moment later another woman sauntered casually up to the counter.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The clerk answered a question or two, then began to search for something apparently to show them.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The clerk answered a question or two, then began to search for something apparently to show them.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As nearly as I could make out they seemed to exchange remarks.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The clerk answered a question or two, then began to search for something apparently to show them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading A moment later another woman sauntered casually up to the counter.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The clerk answered a question or two, then began to search for something apparently to show them.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As nearly as I could make out they seemed to exchange remarks.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading A moment later another woman sauntered casually up to the counter.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Even at a distance I recognised Annie Grayson.
distinctlyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktli/
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even at a distance I recognised Annie Grayson.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
exchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading As nearly as I could make out they seemed to exchange remarks.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The clerk answered a question or two, then began to search for something apparently to show them.
gemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
Grayson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even at a distance I recognised Annie Grayson.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Even at a distance I recognised Annie Grayson.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A moment later another woman sauntered casually up to the counter.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading As nearly as I could make out they seemed to exchange remarks.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment later another woman sauntered casually up to the counter.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As nearly as I could make out they seemed to exchange remarks.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The clerk answered a question or two, then began to search for something apparently to show them.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As nearly as I could make out they seemed to exchange remarks.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The clerk answered a question or two, then began to search for something apparently to show them.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Even at a distance I recognised Annie Grayson.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading As nearly as I could make out they seemed to exchange remarks.
sauntered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later another woman sauntered casually up to the counter.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The clerk answered a question or two, then began to search for something apparently to show them.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As nearly as I could make out they seemed to exchange remarks.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The clerk answered a question or two, then began to search for something apparently to show them.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The clerk answered a question or two, then began to search for something apparently to show them.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The clerk answered a question or two, then began to search for something apparently to show them.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The clerk answered a question or two, then began to search for something apparently to show them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As nearly as I could make out they seemed to exchange remarks.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The clerk answered a question or two, then began to search for something apparently to show them.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A moment later another woman sauntered casually up to the counter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
Willoughby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We were too far off to observe distinctly just what was taking place, but evidently Mrs. Willoughby was looking at the gem.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A moment later another woman sauntered casually up to the counter.
