adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
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 On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
astronomernounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmər/
a physicist who studies astronomy
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had presented herself to be examined for a teacher's certificate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
black-painted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
boughtverbUS /bɑːt/
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Fortunately for Gabriella this kindly old sage remembered well her grandmother and her uncles: they had been connoisseurs; they had for years bought liberally of his mustard.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
certificatenounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading She had presented herself to be examined for a teacher's certificate.
connoisseursnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːrz/
plural of “connoisseur” — an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
From this reading Fortunately for Gabriella this kindly old sage remembered well her grandmother and her uncles: they had been connoisseurs; they had for years bought liberally of his mustard.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading She had presented herself to be examined for a teacher's certificate.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
experimentaladjectiveUS /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl/
relating to or based on experiment
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had presented herself to be examined for a teacher's certificate.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately for Gabriella this kindly old sage remembered well her grandmother and her uncles: they had been connoisseurs; they had for years bought liberally of his mustard.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
Gabriella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Gabriella this kindly old sage remembered well her grandmother and her uncles: they had been connoisseurs; they had for years bought liberally of his mustard.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Fortunately for Gabriella this kindly old sage remembered well her grandmother and her uncles: they had been connoisseurs; they had for years bought liberally of his mustard.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had presented herself to be examined for a teacher's certificate.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately for Gabriella this kindly old sage remembered well her grandmother and her uncles: they had been connoisseurs; they had for years bought liberally of his mustard.
ill-smellingadjective
having an unpleasant smell
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Fortunately for Gabriella this kindly old sage remembered well her grandmother and her uncles: they had been connoisseurs; they had for years bought liberally of his mustard.
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
LexingtonnounUS /ˈleksɪŋtən/
town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
liberallyadverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəliː/
freely in a nonliteral manner
From this reading Fortunately for Gabriella this kindly old sage remembered well her grandmother and her uncles: they had been connoisseurs; they had for years bought liberally of his mustard.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
manufacturernounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/
a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
mustardnounUS /ˈmʌstərd/
any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Fortunately for Gabriella this kindly old sage remembered well her grandmother and her uncles: they had been connoisseurs; they had for years bought liberally of his mustard.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
PassingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She had presented herself to be examined for a teacher's certificate.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Fortunately for Gabriella this kindly old sage remembered well her grandmother and her uncles: they had been connoisseurs; they had for years bought liberally of his mustard.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading Fortunately for Gabriella this kindly old sage remembered well her grandmother and her uncles: they had been connoisseurs; they had for years bought liberally of his mustard.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
teacher'snounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
possessive form of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading She had presented herself to be examined for a teacher's certificate.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fortunately for Gabriella this kindly old sage remembered well her grandmother and her uncles: they had been connoisseurs; they had for years bought liberally of his mustard.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fortunately for Gabriella this kindly old sage remembered well her grandmother and her uncles: they had been connoisseurs; they had for years bought liberally of his mustard.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
unclesnounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
plural of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Fortunately for Gabriella this kindly old sage remembered well her grandmother and her uncles: they had been connoisseurs; they had for years bought liberally of his mustard.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
WaternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On that morning, pale and trembling, but resolute, her face heavily veiled, she might have been seen on her way to Water Street in Lexington--a street she had heard of all her life and had been careful never to enter except to take or to alight from a train at the station.
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 Fortunately for Gabriella this kindly old sage remembered well her grandmother and her uncles: they had been connoisseurs; they had for years bought liberally of his mustard.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Passing quickly along until she reached a certain ill-smelling little stairway which opened on the foul sidewalk, she mounted it, knocked at a low black-painted plank door, and entered a room which was a curiosity shop.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There she was greeted by an elderly gentleman, who united in himself the offices of superintendent of schools, experimental astronomer, and manufacturer of a high grade of mustard.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Fortunately for Gabriella this kindly old sage remembered well her grandmother and her uncles: they had been connoisseurs; they had for years bought liberally of his mustard.
