absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading To her dismay he remained in the room; and, worse still, he noticed her daughter’s absence, and asked if there was any serious cause for it.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To her dismay he remained in the room; and, worse still, he noticed her daughter’s absence, and asked if there was any serious cause for it.
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading To her dismay he remained in the room; and, worse still, he noticed her daughter’s absence, and asked if there was any serious cause for it.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The Captain’s attention was first attracted by the visitor whom he found in the room.
attractedverbUS /əˈtræktɪd/
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The Captain’s attention was first attracted by the visitor whom he found in the room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Captain’s attention was first attracted by the visitor whom he found in the room.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Captain’s attention was first attracted by the visitor whom he found in the room.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading To her dismay he remained in the room; and, worse still, he noticed her daughter’s absence, and asked if there was any serious cause for it.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading To her dismay he remained in the room; and, worse still, he noticed her daughter’s absence, and asked if there was any serious cause for it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading To her dismay he remained in the room; and, worse still, he noticed her daughter’s absence, and asked if there was any serious cause for it.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Captain’s attention was first attracted by the visitor whom he found in the room.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To her dismay he remained in the room; and, worse still, he noticed her daughter’s absence, and asked if there was any serious cause for it.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The Captain’s attention was first attracted by the visitor whom he found in the room.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Captain’s attention was first attracted by the visitor whom he found in the room.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Captain’s attention was first attracted by the visitor whom he found in the room.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To her dismay he remained in the room; and, worse still, he noticed her daughter’s absence, and asked if there was any serious cause for it.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading To her dismay he remained in the room; and, worse still, he noticed her daughter’s absence, and asked if there was any serious cause for it.
ObservingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
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From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading To her dismay he remained in the room; and, worse still, he noticed her daughter’s absence, and asked if there was any serious cause for it.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Captain’s attention was first attracted by the visitor whom he found in the room.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading To her dismay he remained in the room; and, worse still, he noticed her daughter’s absence, and asked if there was any serious cause for it.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading To her dismay he remained in the room; and, worse still, he noticed her daughter’s absence, and asked if there was any serious cause for it.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Captain’s attention was first attracted by the visitor whom he found in the room.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading To her dismay he remained in the room; and, worse still, he noticed her daughter’s absence, and asked if there was any serious cause for it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
TrustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Observing that she was agitated, he made the customary apologies, expressing his regret if he had been so unfortunate as to commit an intrusion.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading The Captain’s attention was first attracted by the visitor whom he found in the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Captain’s attention was first attracted by the visitor whom he found in the room.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He bowed to the stranger; but the first impression produced on him did not appear to have been of the favorable kind, when he turned next to Mrs. Presty.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Captain’s attention was first attracted by the visitor whom he found in the room.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading To her dismay he remained in the room; and, worse still, he noticed her daughter’s absence, and asked if there was any serious cause for it.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Trusting in the good sense and good breeding which distinguished him on other occasions, Mrs. Presty anticipated that he would see the propriety of leaving her alone again with the person whom he had found in her company.
