adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading But this key was always on Margery's bunch; and Jane did not like to ask admission, and risk a possible refusal.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN THE STUDIO Jane mounted to the studio; unlocked the door, and, entering, closed it after her.
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 Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE STUDIO Jane mounted to the studio; unlocked the door, and, entering, closed it after her.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But this key was always on Margery's bunch; and Jane did not like to ask admission, and risk a possible refusal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading But this key was always on Margery's bunch; and Jane did not like to ask admission, and risk a possible refusal.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading IN THE STUDIO Jane mounted to the studio; unlocked the door, and, entering, closed it after her.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But this key was always on Margery's bunch; and Jane did not like to ask admission, and risk a possible refusal.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading IN THE STUDIO Jane mounted to the studio; unlocked the door, and, entering, closed it after her.
dragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
duplicateverbUS /ˈduːpləkət/
make or do or perform again
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading IN THE STUDIO Jane mounted to the studio; unlocked the door, and, entering, closed it after her.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
fetchverbUS /fetʃ/
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
Garth's
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From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE STUDIO Jane mounted to the studio; unlocked the door, and, entering, closed it after her.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
impartingnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the transmission of information
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE STUDIO Jane mounted to the studio; unlocked the door, and, entering, closed it after her.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE STUDIO Jane mounted to the studio; unlocked the door, and, entering, closed it after her.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE STUDIO Jane mounted to the studio; unlocked the door, and, entering, closed it after her.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
keynounUS /kiː/
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But this key was always on Margery's bunch; and Jane did not like to ask admission, and risk a possible refusal.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
Margery
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
Margery's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But this key was always on Margery's bunch; and Jane did not like to ask admission, and risk a possible refusal.
mauveadjectiveUS /mɔːv/
of a pale to moderate greyish violet color
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading IN THE STUDIO Jane mounted to the studio; unlocked the door, and, entering, closed it after her.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But this key was always on Margery's bunch; and Jane did not like to ask admission, and risk a possible refusal.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But this key was always on Margery's bunch; and Jane did not like to ask admission, and risk a possible refusal.
purplenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəl/
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
rampantadjectiveUS /ˈræmpənt/
unrestrained and violent
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading But this key was always on Margery's bunch; and Jane did not like to ask admission, and risk a possible refusal.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
risknounUS /rɪsk/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading But this key was always on Margery's bunch; and Jane did not like to ask admission, and risk a possible refusal.
screensnounUS /skriːnz/
plural of “screen” — a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
SeveraladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
STUDIOnounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading IN THE STUDIO Jane mounted to the studio; unlocked the door, and, entering, closed it after her.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
tailnounUS /teɪl/
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE STUDIO Jane mounted to the studio; unlocked the door, and, entering, closed it after her.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this key was always on Margery's bunch; and Jane did not like to ask admission, and risk a possible refusal.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE STUDIO Jane mounted to the studio; unlocked the door, and, entering, closed it after her.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading IN THE STUDIO Jane mounted to the studio; unlocked the door, and, entering, closed it after her.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this key was always on Margery's bunch; and Jane did not like to ask admission, and risk a possible refusal.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
westernadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Several times already Jane had been into Garth's studio, but always to fetch something for which he waited eagerly below; and she had never felt free to linger.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Margery had a duplicate key; for she herself went up every day to open the windows, dust tenderly all special treasures; and keep it exactly as its owner had liked it kept, when his quick eyes could look around it.
wistarianoun
any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The evening sun shone through a western window, imparting an added richness to the silk screens and hangings; the mauve wistaria of a Japanese embroidery; or the golden dragon of China on a deep purple ground, wound up in its own interminable tail, and showing rampant claws in unexpected places.
