adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The drawing-room into which I was shown was empty of furniture except for the sofas and chairs which were arranged round the room against the wall.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In Diana's house I am never "shown" anywhere; however, in Zerlina's I am, so it is no use discussing that question.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/
at or in or to any place
From this reading In Diana's house I am never "shown" anywhere; however, in Zerlina's I am, so it is no use discussing that question.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The drawing-room into which I was shown was empty of furniture except for the sofas and chairs which were arranged round the room against the wall.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Zerlina's room does not err as a rule on the side of emptiness, I realized that there was going to be a party.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As Zerlina's room does not err as a rule on the side of emptiness, I realized that there was going to be a party.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The drawing-room into which I was shown was empty of furniture except for the sofas and chairs which were arranged round the room against the wall.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
desperateadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
Diana'snounUS /daɪˈænəz/
possessive form of “diana” — English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading In Diana's house I am never "shown" anywhere; however, in Zerlina's I am, so it is no use discussing that question.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In Diana's house I am never "shown" anywhere; however, in Zerlina's I am, so it is no use discussing that question.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Zerlina's room does not err as a rule on the side of emptiness, I realized that there was going to be a party.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was shown upstairs into the drawing-room.
emptinessnounUS /ˈemptinəs/
the state of containing nothing
From this reading As Zerlina's room does not err as a rule on the side of emptiness, I realized that there was going to be a party.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The drawing-room into which I was shown was empty of furniture except for the sofas and chairs which were arranged round the room against the wall.
errverbUS /er/
to make a mistake or be incorrect
From this reading As Zerlina's room does not err as a rule on the side of emptiness, I realized that there was going to be a party.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading The drawing-room into which I was shown was empty of furniture except for the sofas and chairs which were arranged round the room against the wall.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The drawing-room into which I was shown was empty of furniture except for the sofas and chairs which were arranged round the room against the wall.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The drawing-room into which I was shown was empty of furniture except for the sofas and chairs which were arranged round the room against the wall.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading As Zerlina's room does not err as a rule on the side of emptiness, I realized that there was going to be a party.
HamesnounUS /heɪmz/
plural of “hame” — stable gear consisting of either of two curved supports that are attached to the collar of a draft horse and that hold the traces
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In Diana's house I am never "shown" anywhere; however, in Zerlina's I am, so it is no use discussing that question.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In Diana's house I am never "shown" anywhere; however, in Zerlina's I am, so it is no use discussing that question.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I was shown upstairs into the drawing-room.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Diana's house I am never "shown" anywhere; however, in Zerlina's I am, so it is no use discussing that question.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In Diana's house I am never "shown" anywhere; however, in Zerlina's I am, so it is no use discussing that question.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In Diana's house I am never "shown" anywhere; however, in Zerlina's I am, so it is no use discussing that question.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In Diana's house I am never "shown" anywhere; however, in Zerlina's I am, so it is no use discussing that question.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As Zerlina's room does not err as a rule on the side of emptiness, I realized that there was going to be a party.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The drawing-room into which I was shown was empty of furniture except for the sofas and chairs which were arranged round the room against the wall.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Zerlina's room does not err as a rule on the side of emptiness, I realized that there was going to be a party.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As Zerlina's room does not err as a rule on the side of emptiness, I realized that there was going to be a party.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In Diana's house I am never "shown" anywhere; however, in Zerlina's I am, so it is no use discussing that question.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading As Zerlina's room does not err as a rule on the side of emptiness, I realized that there was going to be a party.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The drawing-room into which I was shown was empty of furniture except for the sofas and chairs which were arranged round the room against the wall.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The drawing-room into which I was shown was empty of furniture except for the sofas and chairs which were arranged round the room against the wall.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As Zerlina's room does not err as a rule on the side of emptiness, I realized that there was going to be a party.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I was shown upstairs into the drawing-room.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As Zerlina's room does not err as a rule on the side of emptiness, I realized that there was going to be a party.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In Diana's house I am never "shown" anywhere; however, in Zerlina's I am, so it is no use discussing that question.
sofasnounUS /ˈsoʊfəz/
plural of “sofa” — an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The drawing-room into which I was shown was empty of furniture except for the sofas and chairs which were arranged round the room against the wall.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In Diana's house I am never "shown" anywhere; however, in Zerlina's I am, so it is no use discussing that question.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading As Zerlina's room does not err as a rule on the side of emptiness, I realized that there was going to be a party.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
upstairsadverbUS /əpˈsterz/
on a floor above
From this reading I was shown upstairs into the drawing-room.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading In Diana's house I am never "shown" anywhere; however, in Zerlina's I am, so it is no use discussing that question.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
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 The drawing-room into which I was shown was empty of furniture except for the sofas and chairs which were arranged round the room against the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was shown upstairs into the drawing-room.
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 In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The drawing-room into which I was shown was empty of furniture except for the sofas and chairs which were arranged round the room against the wall.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The drawing-room into which I was shown was empty of furniture except for the sofas and chairs which were arranged round the room against the wall.
Zerlina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
Zerlina's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In answer to a really desperate telegram from Zerlina, I left Hames hurriedly, and arrived at Zerlina's, to find her out and all the children apparently well.
