adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Warwick went in, and as the woman closed the door after him, he threw a glance round the room.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Warwick went in, and as the woman closed the door after him, he threw a glance round the room.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the middle of the room an octagonal centre-table with a single leg, terminating in three sprawling feet, held a collection of curiously shaped sea-shells.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Warwick went in, and as the woman closed the door after him, he threw a glance round the room.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Warwick went in, and as the woman closed the door after him, he threw a glance round the room.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
bank-notes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
BooknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
bookcasenounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪs/
a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading There was a great haircloth sofa, somewhat the worse for wear, and a well-filled bookcase.
centre-table
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From this reading In the middle of the room an octagonal centre-table with a single leg, terminating in three sprawling feet, held a collection of curiously shaped sea-shells.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Warwick went in, and as the woman closed the door after him, he threw a glance round the room.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading In the middle of the room an octagonal centre-table with a single leg, terminating in three sprawling feet, held a collection of curiously shaped sea-shells.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading In the middle of the room an octagonal centre-table with a single leg, terminating in three sprawling feet, held a collection of curiously shaped sea-shells.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
denominationsnounUS /dɪˌnɔːməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “denomination” — a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Warwick went in, and as the woman closed the door after him, he threw a glance round the room.
engravingnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ/
a print made from an engraving
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
fashion-plate
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From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In the middle of the room an octagonal centre-table with a single leg, terminating in three sprawling feet, held a collection of curiously shaped sea-shells.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a great haircloth sofa, somewhat the worse for wear, and a well-filled bookcase.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Warwick went in, and as the woman closed the door after him, he threw a glance round the room.
Godey's
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From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was a great haircloth sofa, somewhat the worse for wear, and a well-filled bookcase.
hairclothnoun
cloth woven from horsehair or camelhair; used for upholstery or stiffening in garments
From this reading There was a great haircloth sofa, somewhat the worse for wear, and a well-filled bookcase.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Warwick went in, and as the woman closed the door after him, he threw a glance round the room.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In the middle of the room an octagonal centre-table with a single leg, terminating in three sprawling feet, held a collection of curiously shaped sea-shells.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Warwick went in, and as the woman closed the door after him, he threw a glance round the room.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Warwick went in, and as the woman closed the door after him, he threw a glance round the room.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
Lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
legnounUS /leɡ/
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading In the middle of the room an octagonal centre-table with a single leg, terminating in three sprawling feet, held a collection of curiously shaped sea-shells.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In the middle of the room an octagonal centre-table with a single leg, terminating in three sprawling feet, held a collection of curiously shaped sea-shells.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
octagonaladjectiveUS /ɑːkˈtæɡənəl/
of or relating to or shaped like an octagon
From this reading In the middle of the room an octagonal centre-table with a single leg, terminating in three sprawling feet, held a collection of curiously shaped sea-shells.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Warwick went in, and as the woman closed the door after him, he threw a glance round the room.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Warwick went in, and as the woman closed the door after him, he threw a glance round the room.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
sea-shells
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the middle of the room an octagonal centre-table with a single leg, terminating in three sprawling feet, held a collection of curiously shaped sea-shells.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading In the middle of the room an octagonal centre-table with a single leg, terminating in three sprawling feet, held a collection of curiously shaped sea-shells.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading In the middle of the room an octagonal centre-table with a single leg, terminating in three sprawling feet, held a collection of curiously shaped sea-shells.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading There was a great haircloth sofa, somewhat the worse for wear, and a well-filled bookcase.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading There was a great haircloth sofa, somewhat the worse for wear, and a well-filled bookcase.
sprawlingnounUS /ˈsprɔːlɪŋ/
an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
From this reading In the middle of the room an octagonal centre-table with a single leg, terminating in three sprawling feet, held a collection of curiously shaped sea-shells.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
steelnounUS /stiːl/
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
terminatingverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt
From this reading In the middle of the room an octagonal centre-table with a single leg, terminating in three sprawling feet, held a collection of curiously shaped sea-shells.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Warwick went in, and as the woman closed the door after him, he threw a glance round the room.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a great haircloth sofa, somewhat the worse for wear, and a well-filled bookcase.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the middle of the room an octagonal centre-table with a single leg, terminating in three sprawling feet, held a collection of curiously shaped sea-shells.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Warwick went in, and as the woman closed the door after him, he threw a glance round the room.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading On the wall, over the mantelpiece, hung a steel engraving of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, and, on the opposite wall, a framed fashion-plate from "Godey's Lady's Book."
WarwicknounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪk/
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading Warwick went in, and as the woman closed the door after him, he threw a glance round the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a great haircloth sofa, somewhat the worse for wear, and a well-filled bookcase.
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading There was a great haircloth sofa, somewhat the worse for wear, and a well-filled bookcase.
well-filled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a great haircloth sofa, somewhat the worse for wear, and a well-filled bookcase.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Warwick went in, and as the woman closed the door after him, he threw a glance round the room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The screen standing before the fireplace was covered with Confederate bank-notes of various denominations and designs, in which the heads of Jefferson Davis and other Confederate leaders were conspicuous.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the middle of the room an octagonal centre-table with a single leg, terminating in three sprawling feet, held a collection of curiously shaped sea-shells.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Warwick went in, and as the woman closed the door after him, he threw a glance round the room.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading There was a great haircloth sofa, somewhat the worse for wear, and a well-filled bookcase.
