adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
agonynounUS /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
breathingnounUS /ˈbriːðɪŋ/
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
candlesticksnounUS /ˈkændəlstɪks/
plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
Chauvelin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
flashverbUS /flæʃ/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
gracefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪsfəl/
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
infamousadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəməs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
jumpedverbUS /dʒʌmpt/
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
NeveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
passionateadjectiveUS /ˈpæʃənət/
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
plungedverbUS /plʌndʒd/
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
re-enteredverbUS /ˌriːˈentərd/
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/
done under pressure
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
scufflenounUS /ˈskʌfəl/
disorderly fighting
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
trembledverbUS /ˈtrembəld/
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading When the room was plunged in darkness she stood absolutely still; when she heard the scuffle on the floor she never trembled, for her passionate heart had already told her that he never meant to deliver that infamous letter into his enemies' hands.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Then, when there was the general scramble, when the soldiers rushed away, when the room became empty and Chauvelin alone remained, she shrank quietly into the darkest corner of the room, hardly breathing, only waiting....
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
waververbUS /ˈweɪvər/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Never for an instant, in that supreme moment when his precious life was at stake, did she waver in courage or presence of mind.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he re-entered the large room, she was standing beside the table, with one dainty hand resting against the back of the chair, her whole graceful figure bent forward as if in an agony of ardent expectation.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From the moment that he jumped up and took the candlesticks in his hands, her sixth sense showed her as in a flash what he meant to do and how he would wish her to act.
