adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She wondered over it, wished to make out the cause, but decided that she should only be scolded for peeping, and she had better keep her own counsel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
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 She wondered over it, wished to make out the cause, but decided that she should only be scolded for peeping, and she had better keep her own counsel.
blastsnounUS /blæsts/
plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading She wondered over it, wished to make out the cause, but decided that she should only be scolded for peeping, and she had better keep her own counsel.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading She wondered over it, wished to make out the cause, but decided that she should only be scolded for peeping, and she had better keep her own counsel.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading She wondered over it, wished to make out the cause, but decided that she should only be scolded for peeping, and she had better keep her own counsel.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
Eleanor
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From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She wondered over it, wished to make out the cause, but decided that she should only be scolded for peeping, and she had better keep her own counsel.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
lapfull
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
LucynounUS /ˈluːsi/
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading She wondered over it, wished to make out the cause, but decided that she should only be scolded for peeping, and she had better keep her own counsel.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
nosegays
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She wondered over it, wished to make out the cause, but decided that she should only be scolded for peeping, and she had better keep her own counsel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She wondered over it, wished to make out the cause, but decided that she should only be scolded for peeping, and she had better keep her own counsel.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She wondered over it, wished to make out the cause, but decided that she should only be scolded for peeping, and she had better keep her own counsel.
peepingverbUS /ˈpiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading She wondered over it, wished to make out the cause, but decided that she should only be scolded for peeping, and she had better keep her own counsel.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
scoldedverbUS /ˈskoʊldɪd/
past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading She wondered over it, wished to make out the cause, but decided that she should only be scolded for peeping, and she had better keep her own counsel.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She wondered over it, wished to make out the cause, but decided that she should only be scolded for peeping, and she had better keep her own counsel.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She wondered over it, wished to make out the cause, but decided that she should only be scolded for peeping, and she had better keep her own counsel.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
vigilsnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəlz/
plural of “vigil” — a period of sleeplessness
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE vigils of the night had been as unwonted for Lucy as for her sister, and she slept soundly till Rose was already up and dressed.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When she came down stairs she found Walter, with his elbows on the table and his book before him, learning the task which his mother required of him every day; Eleanor had just come in with her lapfull of the still lingering flowers, and called her to help to make them up into nosegays.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Her first reflection was on the strange sights she had seen, followed by a doubt whether they were real, or only a dream; but she was certain it was no such thing; she recollected too well the chill of the stone to her feet, and the sound of the blasts of wind.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She wondered over it, wished to make out the cause, but decided that she should only be scolded for peeping, and she had better keep her own counsel.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading She wondered over it, wished to make out the cause, but decided that she should only be scolded for peeping, and she had better keep her own counsel.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That Lucy should keep silence when she thought she knew more than other people was, however, by no means to be expected; and though she would say not a word to her mother or Rose, of whom she was afraid, she was quite ready to make the most of her knowledge with Eleanor.
