afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
anxiouslyadverbUS /ˈæŋkʃəsli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She waited, expecting Miss Dale to return; then undressed, went to bed, tried to sleep.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
CLARA
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From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
Clara's
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From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
Crossjay
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From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading She waited, expecting Miss Dale to return; then undressed, went to bed, tried to sleep.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
DR
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From this reading DR.
expectingverbUS /ɪkˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading She waited, expecting Miss Dale to return; then undressed, went to bed, tried to sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
Laetitia
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From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
MIDDLETONnounUS /ˈmɪdəltən/
English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
mishapsnounUS /ˈmɪshæps/
plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She waited, expecting Miss Dale to return; then undressed, went to bed, tried to sleep.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was tired of strife.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She waited, expecting Miss Dale to return; then undressed, went to bed, tried to sleep.
REVverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading THE REV.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
SIRnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading She waited, expecting Miss Dale to return; then undressed, went to bed, tried to sleep.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading She was tired of strife.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REV.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She waited, expecting Miss Dale to return; then undressed, went to bed, tried to sleep.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading She was tired of strife.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She waited, expecting Miss Dale to return; then undressed, went to bed, tried to sleep.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She waited, expecting Miss Dale to return; then undressed, went to bed, tried to sleep.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading She waited, expecting Miss Dale to return; then undressed, went to bed, tried to sleep.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She waited, expecting Miss Dale to return; then undressed, went to bed, tried to sleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She waited, expecting Miss Dale to return; then undressed, went to bed, tried to sleep.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
WILLOUGHBY
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From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
Willoughby's
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From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading MIDDLETON, CLARA, AND SIR WILLOUGHBY When Master Crossjay tumbled down the stairs, Laetitia was in Clara's room, speculating on the various mishaps which might have befallen that battered youngster; and Clara listened anxiously after Laetitia had run out, until she heard Sir Willoughby's voice; which in some way satisfied her that the boy was not in the house.
