adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
analogynounUS /əˈnælədʒi/
an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
From this reading The completeness of the analogy was, however, disturbed as she reached the sidewalk by the rapid approach of a hansom which pulled up at sight of her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading The completeness of the analogy was, however, disturbed as she reached the sidewalk by the rapid approach of a hansom which pulled up at sight of her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The completeness of the analogy was, however, disturbed as she reached the sidewalk by the rapid approach of a hansom which pulled up at sight of her.
AvenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
bareadjectiveUS /ber/
completely unclothed
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The completeness of the analogy was, however, disturbed as she reached the sidewalk by the rapid approach of a hansom which pulled up at sight of her.
cabsnounUS /kæbz/
plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
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 From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
completenessnounUS /kəmˈpliːtnəs/
the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
From this reading The completeness of the analogy was, however, disturbed as she reached the sidewalk by the rapid approach of a hansom which pulled up at sight of her.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “My dear, you don’t mean to say you’re still in town?
demonstrativenounUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
a pronoun that points out an intended referent
From this reading From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading The completeness of the analogy was, however, disturbed as she reached the sidewalk by the rapid approach of a hansom which pulled up at sight of her.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “My dear, you don’t mean to say you’re still in town?
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
faresnounUS /ferz/
plural of “fare” — an agenda of things to do
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
FishernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
foldedverbUS /ˈfoʊldəd/
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading The completeness of the analogy was, however, disturbed as she reached the sidewalk by the rapid approach of a hansom which pulled up at sight of her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The completeness of the analogy was, however, disturbed as she reached the sidewalk by the rapid approach of a hansom which pulled up at sight of her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
luggage-laden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
meagrelyadverb
to a meager degree or in a meager manner
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “My dear, you don’t mean to say you’re still in town?
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My dear, you don’t mean to say you’re still in town?
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
Peniston's
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From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The completeness of the analogy was, however, disturbed as she reached the sidewalk by the rapid approach of a hansom which pulled up at sight of her.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The completeness of the analogy was, however, disturbed as she reached the sidewalk by the rapid approach of a hansom which pulled up at sight of her.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The completeness of the analogy was, however, disturbed as she reached the sidewalk by the rapid approach of a hansom which pulled up at sight of her.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “My dear, you don’t mean to say you’re still in town?
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading The completeness of the analogy was, however, disturbed as she reached the sidewalk by the rapid approach of a hansom which pulled up at sight of her.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The completeness of the analogy was, however, disturbed as she reached the sidewalk by the rapid approach of a hansom which pulled up at sight of her.
signallingverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/
inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading “My dear, you don’t mean to say you’re still in town?
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “My dear, you don’t mean to say you’re still in town?
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading The future stretched before her dull and bare as the deserted length of Fifth Avenue, and opportunities showed as meagrely as the few cabs trailing in quest of fares that did not come.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The completeness of the analogy was, however, disturbed as she reached the sidewalk by the rapid approach of a hansom which pulled up at sight of her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed to Lily, as Mrs. Peniston’s door closed on her, that she was taking a final leave of her old life.
wavenounUS /weɪv/
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading From beneath its luggage-laden top, she caught the wave of a signalling hand; and the next moment Mrs. Fisher, springing to the street, had folded her in a demonstrative embrace.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The completeness of the analogy was, however, disturbed as she reached the sidewalk by the rapid approach of a hansom which pulled up at sight of her.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My dear, you don’t mean to say you’re still in town?
you're
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From this reading “My dear, you don’t mean to say you’re still in town?
