adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GARTH FINDS HIS ROSARY Jane spent but a very few minutes in the drawing-room that evening.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading She was conscious that it held an element which she could not fathom, and Garth's last act had awakened in herself feelings which she did not understand.
AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was conscious that it held an element which she could not fathom, and Garth's last act had awakened in herself feelings which she did not understand.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fun in progress there was not to her taste, and the praises heaped upon herself annoyed her.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading The fun in progress there was not to her taste, and the praises heaped upon herself annoyed her.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading She was conscious that it held an element which she could not fathom, and Garth's last act had awakened in herself feelings which she did not understand.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading GARTH FINDS HIS ROSARY Jane spent but a very few minutes in the drawing-room that evening.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She did not feel certain how to take it.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading She was conscious that it held an element which she could not fathom, and Garth's last act had awakened in herself feelings which she did not understand.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was conscious that it held an element which she could not fathom, and Garth's last act had awakened in herself feelings which she did not understand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not feel certain how to take it.
drawing-room
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From this reading GARTH FINDS HIS ROSARY Jane spent but a very few minutes in the drawing-room that evening.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading She was conscious that it held an element which she could not fathom, and Garth's last act had awakened in herself feelings which she did not understand.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading GARTH FINDS HIS ROSARY Jane spent but a very few minutes in the drawing-room that evening.
fathomverbUS /ˈfæðəm/
come to understand
From this reading She was conscious that it held an element which she could not fathom, and Garth's last act had awakened in herself feelings which she did not understand.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She did not feel certain how to take it.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading She was conscious that it held an element which she could not fathom, and Garth's last act had awakened in herself feelings which she did not understand.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading GARTH FINDS HIS ROSARY Jane spent but a very few minutes in the drawing-room that evening.
FINDSnounUS /faɪndz/
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading GARTH FINDS HIS ROSARY Jane spent but a very few minutes in the drawing-room that evening.
funnounUS /fʌn/
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The fun in progress there was not to her taste, and the praises heaped upon herself annoyed her.
GARTH
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From this reading GARTH FINDS HIS ROSARY Jane spent but a very few minutes in the drawing-room that evening.
Garth's
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From this reading She was conscious that it held an element which she could not fathom, and Garth's last act had awakened in herself feelings which she did not understand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading The fun in progress there was not to her taste, and the praises heaped upon herself annoyed her.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She was conscious that it held an element which she could not fathom, and Garth's last act had awakened in herself feelings which she did not understand.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The fun in progress there was not to her taste, and the praises heaped upon herself annoyed her.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The fun in progress there was not to her taste, and the praises heaped upon herself annoyed her.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GARTH FINDS HIS ROSARY Jane spent but a very few minutes in the drawing-room that evening.
how
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From this reading She did not feel certain how to take it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GARTH FINDS HIS ROSARY Jane spent but a very few minutes in the drawing-room that evening.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She did not feel certain how to take it.
Jane
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From this reading GARTH FINDS HIS ROSARY Jane spent but a very few minutes in the drawing-room that evening.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading She was conscious that it held an element which she could not fathom, and Garth's last act had awakened in herself feelings which she did not understand.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading GARTH FINDS HIS ROSARY Jane spent but a very few minutes in the drawing-room that evening.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fun in progress there was not to her taste, and the praises heaped upon herself annoyed her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The fun in progress there was not to her taste, and the praises heaped upon herself annoyed her.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The fun in progress there was not to her taste, and the praises heaped upon herself annoyed her.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
ROSARYnounUS /ˈroʊzəri/
a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
From this reading GARTH FINDS HIS ROSARY Jane spent but a very few minutes in the drawing-room that evening.
scenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading GARTH FINDS HIS ROSARY Jane spent but a very few minutes in the drawing-room that evening.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading She did not feel certain how to take it.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The fun in progress there was not to her taste, and the praises heaped upon herself annoyed her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GARTH FINDS HIS ROSARY Jane spent but a very few minutes in the drawing-room that evening.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GARTH FINDS HIS ROSARY Jane spent but a very few minutes in the drawing-room that evening.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The fun in progress there was not to her taste, and the praises heaped upon herself annoyed her.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fun in progress there was not to her taste, and the praises heaped upon herself annoyed her.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She was conscious that it held an element which she could not fathom, and Garth's last act had awakened in herself feelings which she did not understand.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The fun in progress there was not to her taste, and the praises heaped upon herself annoyed her.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading GARTH FINDS HIS ROSARY Jane spent but a very few minutes in the drawing-room that evening.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fun in progress there was not to her taste, and the praises heaped upon herself annoyed her.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Also she wanted the quiet of her own room in order to think over that closing episode of the concert, which had taken place between herself and Garth, behind the scenes.
