andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the door did not open, nor when he pulled it and turned the handle firmly.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Pausing, with his hand on the knob of the door, he tried to shape his apology, for he had no intention of letting her see that he was nervous.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading He turned out the gas still burning in the passage outside their room.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the door did not open, nor when he pulled it and turned the handle firmly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the door did not open, nor when he pulled it and turned the handle firmly.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Pausing, with his hand on the knob of the door, he tried to shape his apology, for he had no intention of letting her see that he was nervous.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading He was prepared to offer excuses for his words.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Soames went up-stairs that night with the feeling that he had gone too far.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Soames went up-stairs that night with the feeling that he had gone too far.
firmlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrmli/
with resolute determination
From this reading But the door did not open, nor when he pulled it and turned the handle firmly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was prepared to offer excuses for his words.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading He turned out the gas still burning in the passage outside their room.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Soames went up-stairs that night with the feeling that he had gone too far.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Soames went up-stairs that night with the feeling that he had gone too far.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Pausing, with his hand on the knob of the door, he tried to shape his apology, for he had no intention of letting her see that he was nervous.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading But the door did not open, nor when he pulled it and turned the handle firmly.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soames went up-stairs that night with the feeling that he had gone too far.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pausing, with his hand on the knob of the door, he tried to shape his apology, for he had no intention of letting her see that he was nervous.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was prepared to offer excuses for his words.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He turned out the gas still burning in the passage outside their room.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Pausing, with his hand on the knob of the door, he tried to shape his apology, for he had no intention of letting her see that he was nervous.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the door did not open, nor when he pulled it and turned the handle firmly.
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading Pausing, with his hand on the knob of the door, he tried to shape his apology, for he had no intention of letting her see that he was nervous.
lettingnounUS /ˈletɪŋ/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Pausing, with his hand on the knob of the door, he tried to shape his apology, for he had no intention of letting her see that he was nervous.
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading Pausing, with his hand on the knob of the door, he tried to shape his apology, for he had no intention of letting her see that he was nervous.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Soames went up-stairs that night with the feeling that he had gone too far.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Pausing, with his hand on the knob of the door, he tried to shape his apology, for he had no intention of letting her see that he was nervous.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But the door did not open, nor when he pulled it and turned the handle firmly.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the door did not open, nor when he pulled it and turned the handle firmly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pausing, with his hand on the knob of the door, he tried to shape his apology, for he had no intention of letting her see that he was nervous.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He was prepared to offer excuses for his words.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pausing, with his hand on the knob of the door, he tried to shape his apology, for he had no intention of letting her see that he was nervous.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But the door did not open, nor when he pulled it and turned the handle firmly.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He turned out the gas still burning in the passage outside their room.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He turned out the gas still burning in the passage outside their room.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading He turned out the gas still burning in the passage outside their room.
PausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Pausing, with his hand on the knob of the door, he tried to shape his apology, for he had no intention of letting her see that he was nervous.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He was prepared to offer excuses for his words.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading But the door did not open, nor when he pulled it and turned the handle firmly.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He turned out the gas still burning in the passage outside their room.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Pausing, with his hand on the knob of the door, he tried to shape his apology, for he had no intention of letting her see that he was nervous.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Pausing, with his hand on the knob of the door, he tried to shape his apology, for he had no intention of letting her see that he was nervous.
Soames
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From this reading Soames went up-stairs that night with the feeling that he had gone too far.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He turned out the gas still burning in the passage outside their room.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soames went up-stairs that night with the feeling that he had gone too far.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soames went up-stairs that night with the feeling that he had gone too far.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He turned out the gas still burning in the passage outside their room.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was prepared to offer excuses for his words.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Soames went up-stairs that night with the feeling that he had gone too far.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Pausing, with his hand on the knob of the door, he tried to shape his apology, for he had no intention of letting her see that he was nervous.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned out the gas still burning in the passage outside their room.
up-stairs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soames went up-stairs that night with the feeling that he had gone too far.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was prepared to offer excuses for his words.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Soames went up-stairs that night with the feeling that he had gone too far.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But the door did not open, nor when he pulled it and turned the handle firmly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Soames went up-stairs that night with the feeling that he had gone too far.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading He was prepared to offer excuses for his words.
