adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The room was flushed with subdued, diffused brightness; it contained the larger things and--almost always--an odour of flowers.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The room was flushed with subdued, diffused brightness; it contained the larger things and--almost always--an odour of flowers.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The room was flushed with subdued, diffused brightness; it contained the larger things and--almost always--an odour of flowers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Osmond stood before the chimney, leaning back with his hands behind him; he had one foot up and was warming the sole.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Osmond stood before the chimney, leaning back with his hands behind him; he had one foot up and was warming the sole.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Osmond stood before the chimney, leaning back with his hands behind him; he had one foot up and was warming the sole.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading The room was flushed with subdued, diffused brightness; it contained the larger things and--almost always--an odour of flowers.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Osmond stood before the chimney, leaning back with his hands behind him; he had one foot up and was warming the sole.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
concaveadjectiveUS /kɑːnˈkeɪv/
curving inward
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading The room was flushed with subdued, diffused brightness; it contained the larger things and--almost always--an odour of flowers.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
damasknounUS /ˈdæməsk/
a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
diffusedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfjuːzd/
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
From this reading The room was flushed with subdued, diffused brightness; it contained the larger things and--almost always--an odour of flowers.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The room was flushed with subdued, diffused brightness; it contained the larger things and--almost always--an odour of flowers.
flushedadjectiveUS /flʌʃt/
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading The room was flushed with subdued, diffused brightness; it contained the larger things and--almost always--an odour of flowers.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Osmond stood before the chimney, leaning back with his hands behind him; he had one foot up and was warming the sole.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Osmond stood before the chimney, leaning back with his hands behind him; he had one foot up and was warming the sole.
HalfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Osmond stood before the chimney, leaning back with his hands behind him; he had one foot up and was warming the sole.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Osmond stood before the chimney, leaning back with his hands behind him; he had one foot up and was warming the sole.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Osmond stood before the chimney, leaning back with his hands behind him; he had one foot up and was warming the sole.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Osmond stood before the chimney, leaning back with his hands behind him; he had one foot up and was warming the sole.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
intimatesnounUS /ˈɪntəməts/
plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The room was flushed with subdued, diffused brightness; it contained the larger things and--almost always--an odour of flowers.
leaningadjectiveUS /ˈliːnɪŋ/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Osmond stood before the chimney, leaning back with his hands behind him; he had one foot up and was warming the sole.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Pansy on this occasion was presumably in the next of the series, the resort of younger visitors, where tea was served.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Pansy on this occasion was presumably in the next of the series, the resort of younger visitors, where tea was served.
odournounUS /ˈoʊdər/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading The room was flushed with subdued, diffused brightness; it contained the larger things and--almost always--an odour of flowers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pansy on this occasion was presumably in the next of the series, the resort of younger visitors, where tea was served.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Osmond stood before the chimney, leaning back with his hands behind him; he had one foot up and was warming the sole.
Osmond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
PansynounUS /ˈpænzi/
large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading Pansy on this occasion was presumably in the next of the series, the resort of younger visitors, where tea was served.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Pansy on this occasion was presumably in the next of the series, the resort of younger visitors, where tea was served.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was flushed with subdued, diffused brightness; it contained the larger things and--almost always--an odour of flowers.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
scatteredadjectiveUS /ˈskætərd/
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Pansy on this occasion was presumably in the next of the series, the resort of younger visitors, where tea was served.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Pansy on this occasion was presumably in the next of the series, the resort of younger visitors, where tea was served.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Osmond stood before the chimney, leaning back with his hands behind him; he had one foot up and was warming the sole.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Osmond stood before the chimney, leaning back with his hands behind him; he had one foot up and was warming the sole.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading The room was flushed with subdued, diffused brightness; it contained the larger things and--almost always--an odour of flowers.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Pansy on this occasion was presumably in the next of the series, the resort of younger visitors, where tea was served.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The room was flushed with subdued, diffused brightness; it contained the larger things and--almost always--an odour of flowers.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Pansy on this occasion was presumably in the next of the series, the resort of younger visitors, where tea was served.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Osmond stood before the chimney, leaning back with his hands behind him; he had one foot up and was warming the sole.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Pansy on this occasion was presumably in the next of the series, the resort of younger visitors, where tea was served.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
warmingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/
imparting heat
From this reading Osmond stood before the chimney, leaning back with his hands behind him; he had one foot up and was warming the sole.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Pansy on this occasion was presumably in the next of the series, the resort of younger visitors, where tea was served.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pansy was not in the first of the rooms, a large apartment with a concave ceiling and walls covered with old red damask; it was here Mrs. Osmond usually sat--though she was not in her most customary place to-night--and that a circle of more especial intimates gathered about the fire.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Half a dozen persons, scattered near him, were talking together; but he was not in the conversation; his eyes had an expression, frequent with them, that seemed to represent them as engaged with objects more worth their while than the appearances actually thrust upon them.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Pansy on this occasion was presumably in the next of the series, the resort of younger visitors, where tea was served.
