adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
Allison
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was impossible for her to restrain an exclamation of surprise, or to drive back the crimson from her flushing face.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was impossible for her to restrain an exclamation of surprise, or to drive back the crimson from her flushing face.
beatingnounUS /ˈbiːtɪŋ/
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading It was impossible for her to restrain an exclamation of surprise, or to drive back the crimson from her flushing face.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Hastily retreating into the summer-house, she crouched low upon one of the seats, in order, if possible, to escape observation.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading It was impossible for her to restrain an exclamation of surprise, or to drive back the crimson from her flushing face.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
ereconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Hastily retreating into the summer-house, she crouched low upon one of the seats, in order, if possible, to escape observation.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading It was impossible for her to restrain an exclamation of surprise, or to drive back the crimson from her flushing face.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was impossible for her to restrain an exclamation of surprise, or to drive back the crimson from her flushing face.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
flushingverbUS /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading It was impossible for her to restrain an exclamation of surprise, or to drive back the crimson from her flushing face.
foot-fall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
footstepsnounUS /ˈfʊtsteps/
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was impossible for her to restrain an exclamation of surprise, or to drive back the crimson from her flushing face.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was impossible for her to restrain an exclamation of surprise, or to drive back the crimson from her flushing face.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading "Pardon the intrusion," said the old gentleman, in his usual mild tone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
HastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Hastily retreating into the summer-house, she crouched low upon one of the seats, in order, if possible, to escape observation.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Pardon the intrusion," said the old gentleman, in his usual mild tone.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Hastily retreating into the summer-house, she crouched low upon one of the seats, in order, if possible, to escape observation.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible for her to restrain an exclamation of surprise, or to drive back the crimson from her flushing face.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hastily retreating into the summer-house, she crouched low upon one of the seats, in order, if possible, to escape observation.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hastily retreating into the summer-house, she crouched low upon one of the seats, in order, if possible, to escape observation.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading "Pardon the intrusion," said the old gentleman, in his usual mild tone.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for her to restrain an exclamation of surprise, or to drive back the crimson from her flushing face.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Hastily retreating into the summer-house, she crouched low upon one of the seats, in order, if possible, to escape observation.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
maiden's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading "Pardon the intrusion," said the old gentleman, in his usual mild tone.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Hastily retreating into the summer-house, she crouched low upon one of the seats, in order, if possible, to escape observation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Pardon the intrusion," said the old gentleman, in his usual mild tone.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hastily retreating into the summer-house, she crouched low upon one of the seats, in order, if possible, to escape observation.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was impossible for her to restrain an exclamation of surprise, or to drive back the crimson from her flushing face.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Hastily retreating into the summer-house, she crouched low upon one of the seats, in order, if possible, to escape observation.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
PardonverbUS /ˈpɑːrdən/
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Pardon the intrusion," said the old gentleman, in his usual mild tone.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Hastily retreating into the summer-house, she crouched low upon one of the seats, in order, if possible, to escape observation.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading It was impossible for her to restrain an exclamation of surprise, or to drive back the crimson from her flushing face.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Pardon the intrusion," said the old gentleman, in his usual mild tone.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Hastily retreating into the summer-house, she crouched low upon one of the seats, in order, if possible, to escape observation.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
summer-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hastily retreating into the summer-house, she crouched low upon one of the seats, in order, if possible, to escape observation.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was impossible for her to restrain an exclamation of surprise, or to drive back the crimson from her flushing face.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Pardon the intrusion," said the old gentleman, in his usual mild tone.
tumultuouslyadverb
in a tumultuous and riotous manner
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hastily retreating into the summer-house, she crouched low upon one of the seats, in order, if possible, to escape observation.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Pardon the intrusion," said the old gentleman, in his usual mild tone.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But nearer and nearer came the slow, heavy foot-fall of a man, and ere she had time to repress, by a strong effort, the agitation that made itself visible in every feature, Mr. Allison was in her presence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading THE maiden's thoughts were yet bewildered, and her heart beating tumultuously, when her quick ears caught the sound of other footsteps than those to whose retreating echoes she had been so intently listening.
