AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had asked for an explanation, it was true; but when she had refused one he had not pressed it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He had asked for an explanation, it was true; but when she had refused one he had not pressed it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When he had gone to Woodnewton it was to fetch her back to Glencardine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From the contented expression upon her pale, refined countenance, it was plain that happiness, to a great extent, had been restored to her.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had asked for an explanation, it was true; but when she had refused one he had not pressed it.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading From the contented expression upon her pale, refined countenance, it was plain that happiness, to a great extent, had been restored to her.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading From the contented expression upon her pale, refined countenance, it was plain that happiness, to a great extent, had been restored to her.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
DISCLOSESverbUS /dɪˈskloʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He had asked for an explanation, it was true; but when she had refused one he had not pressed it.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading From the contented expression upon her pale, refined countenance, it was plain that happiness, to a great extent, had been restored to her.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading From the contented expression upon her pale, refined countenance, it was plain that happiness, to a great extent, had been restored to her.
fetchverbUS /fetʃ/
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading When he had gone to Woodnewton it was to fetch her back to Glencardine.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
Gabrielle
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From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
Glencardine
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From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
golf-cape
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From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading When he had gone to Woodnewton it was to fetch her back to Glencardine.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From the contented expression upon her pale, refined countenance, it was plain that happiness, to a great extent, had been restored to her.
greyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading From the contented expression upon her pale, refined countenance, it was plain that happiness, to a great extent, had been restored to her.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had gone to Woodnewton it was to fetch her back to Glencardine.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
motor-cap
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From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
Murie
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From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had asked for an explanation, it was true; but when she had refused one he had not pressed it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had asked for an explanation, it was true; but when she had refused one he had not pressed it.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading From the contented expression upon her pale, refined countenance, it was plain that happiness, to a great extent, had been restored to her.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading From the contented expression upon her pale, refined countenance, it was plain that happiness, to a great extent, had been restored to her.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading He had asked for an explanation, it was true; but when she had refused one he had not pressed it.
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading From the contented expression upon her pale, refined countenance, it was plain that happiness, to a great extent, had been restored to her.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He had asked for an explanation, it was true; but when she had refused one he had not pressed it.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading From the contented expression upon her pale, refined countenance, it was plain that happiness, to a great extent, had been restored to her.
SECRETnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had asked for an explanation, it was true; but when she had refused one he had not pressed it.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the contented expression upon her pale, refined countenance, it was plain that happiness, to a great extent, had been restored to her.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He had asked for an explanation, it was true; but when she had refused one he had not pressed it.
tweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DISCLOSES A SECRET The grey mists were still hanging upon the hills of Glencardine, although it was already midday, for it had rained all night, and everywhere was damp and chilly.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he had gone to Woodnewton it was to fetch her back to Glencardine.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gabrielle, in her short tweed skirt, golf-cape, and motor-cap, had strolled, with Walter Murie at her side, from the house along the winding path to the old castle.
Woodnewton
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From this reading When he had gone to Woodnewton it was to fetch her back to Glencardine.
