ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Somehow he was not able to confine his thoughts to Hetty Castleton alone.
absolutionnounUS /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/
the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Somehow he was not able to confine his thoughts to Hetty Castleton alone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading DISTURBING NEWS He walked home swiftly through the early night, his brain seething with tumultuous thoughts.
Burton'snounUS /ˈbɜːrtənz/
possessive form of “burton” — English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
Castleton
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From this reading Somehow he was not able to confine his thoughts to Hetty Castleton alone.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading Somehow he was not able to confine his thoughts to Hetty Castleton alone.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
devastatingadjectiveUS /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
making light of
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
DISTURBINGadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading DISTURBING NEWS He walked home swiftly through the early night, his brain seething with tumultuous thoughts.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading DISTURBING NEWS He walked home swiftly through the early night, his brain seething with tumultuous thoughts.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
grantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DISTURBING NEWS He walked home swiftly through the early night, his brain seething with tumultuous thoughts.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
Hetty
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From this reading Somehow he was not able to confine his thoughts to Hetty Castleton alone.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DISTURBING NEWS He walked home swiftly through the early night, his brain seething with tumultuous thoughts.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading DISTURBING NEWS He walked home swiftly through the early night, his brain seething with tumultuous thoughts.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
InnnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
NEWSnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading DISTURBING NEWS He walked home swiftly through the early night, his brain seething with tumultuous thoughts.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DISTURBING NEWS He walked home swiftly through the early night, his brain seething with tumultuous thoughts.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Somehow he was not able to confine his thoughts to Hetty Castleton alone.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
Sara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
Sara's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading DISTURBING NEWS He walked home swiftly through the early night, his brain seething with tumultuous thoughts.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
SomehowadverbUS /ˈsʌmhaʊ/
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow he was not able to confine his thoughts to Hetty Castleton alone.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
staggeringadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading She seemed to sink into the background, despite the absolution he had been so ready, so eager to grant her on hearing the story from Sara's lips.
swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading DISTURBING NEWS He walked home swiftly through the early night, his brain seething with tumultuous thoughts.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISTURBING NEWS He walked home swiftly through the early night, his brain seething with tumultuous thoughts.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading DISTURBING NEWS He walked home swiftly through the early night, his brain seething with tumultuous thoughts.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading DISTURBING NEWS He walked home swiftly through the early night, his brain seething with tumultuous thoughts.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
topsy-turvyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːpsiˈtɜːrvi/
in utter disorder
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading DISTURBING NEWS He walked home swiftly through the early night, his brain seething with tumultuous thoughts.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading DISTURBING NEWS He walked home swiftly through the early night, his brain seething with tumultuous thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Somehow he was not able to confine his thoughts to Hetty Castleton alone.
weakenverbUS /ˈwiːkən/
lessen the strength of
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The revelations of the day were staggering; the whole universe seemed to have turned topsy-turvy since that devastating hour at Burton's Inn.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading DISTURBING NEWS He walked home swiftly through the early night, his brain seething with tumultuous thoughts.
Wrandall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not that his resolve to search her out and claim her in spite of everything was likely to weaken, but that the absorbing figure of Sara Wrandall stood out most clearly in his reflections.
