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 Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “Better come along now,” he whispered; “it’ll begin soon.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She followed him out into a passage, up a row of steep stone steps, and so into the Coroner’s Court.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Better come along now,” he whispered; “it’ll begin soon.”
BetteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Better come along now,” he whispered; “it’ll begin soon.”
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
BuntingnounUS /ˈbʌntɪŋ/
a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Better come along now,” he whispered; “it’ll begin soon.”
Coroner'snounUS /ˈkɔːrənərz/
possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading She followed him out into a passage, up a row of steep stone steps, and so into the Coroner’s Court.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading She followed him out into a passage, up a row of steep stone steps, and so into the Coroner’s Court.
crammedverbUS /kræmd/
inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mrs. Bunting glanced timidly towards the serried row of faces.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She followed him out into a passage, up a row of steep stone steps, and so into the Coroner’s Court.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Mrs. Bunting glanced timidly towards the serried row of faces.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
half-way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Better come along now,” he whispered; “it’ll begin soon.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She followed him out into a passage, up a row of steep stone steps, and so into the Coroner’s Court.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She followed him out into a passage, up a row of steep stone steps, and so into the Coroner’s Court.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
it'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Better come along now,” he whispered; “it’ll begin soon.”
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Better come along now,” he whispered; “it’ll begin soon.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She followed him out into a passage, up a row of steep stone steps, and so into the Coroner’s Court.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading She followed him out into a passage, up a row of steep stone steps, and so into the Coroner’s Court.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
rownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading She followed him out into a passage, up a row of steep stone steps, and so into the Coroner’s Court.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
serriedadjective
(especially of rows as of troops or mountains) pressed together
From this reading Mrs. Bunting glanced timidly towards the serried row of faces.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She followed him out into a passage, up a row of steep stone steps, and so into the Coroner’s Court.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading “Better come along now,” he whispered; “it’ll begin soon.”
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading She followed him out into a passage, up a row of steep stone steps, and so into the Coroner’s Court.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading She followed him out into a passage, up a row of steep stone steps, and so into the Coroner’s Court.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading She followed him out into a passage, up a row of steep stone steps, and so into the Coroner’s Court.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She followed him out into a passage, up a row of steep stone steps, and so into the Coroner’s Court.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading Mrs. Bunting glanced timidly towards the serried row of faces.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Mrs. Bunting glanced timidly towards the serried row of faces.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She followed him out into a passage, up a row of steep stone steps, and so into the Coroner’s Court.
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
well-lightedadjective
provided with artificial light
From this reading The court was big, well-lighted room, in some ways not unlike a chapel, the more so that a kind of gallery ran half-way round, a gallery evidently set aside for the general public, for it was now crammed to its utmost capacity.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It seemed to Mrs. Bunting that she had been sitting there a long time—it was really about a quarter of an hour—when her official friend came back.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “Better come along now,” he whispered; “it’ll begin soon.”
