adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
aperturenounUS /ˈæpərtʃər/
a device that controls amount of light admitted
From this reading Sheridan did not stir, and she was withdrawing her head from the aperture when he spoke.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
AWAKEadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading “Oh, I'm AWAKE!
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come in, if you want to, and shut the door.”
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sheridan did not stir, and she was withdrawing her head from the aperture when he spoke.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
formulateverbUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪt/
elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sheridan did not stir, and she was withdrawing her head from the aperture when he spoke.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sheridan did not stir, and she was withdrawing her head from the aperture when he spoke.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Sheridan did not stir, and she was withdrawing her head from the aperture when he spoke.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
how
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From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, I'm AWAKE!
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Come in, if you want to, and shut the door.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, I'm AWAKE!
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
reprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈhensəbəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sheridan did not stir, and she was withdrawing her head from the aperture when he spoke.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Come in, if you want to, and shut the door.”
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Sheridan did not stir, and she was withdrawing her head from the aperture when he spoke.
stirverbUS /stɜːr/
move an implement through
From this reading Sheridan did not stir, and she was withdrawing her head from the aperture when he spoke.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading At the “old” house they had shared a room, but the architect had chosen to separate them at the New, and they had not known how to formulate an objection, although to both of them something seemed vaguely reprehensible in the new arrangement.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Come in, if you want to, and shut the door.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sheridan did not stir, and she was withdrawing her head from the aperture when he spoke.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Sheridan did not stir, and she was withdrawing her head from the aperture when he spoke.
withdrawingverbUS /wɪθˈdrɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Sheridan did not stir, and she was withdrawing her head from the aperture when he spoke.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
wrappernounUS /ˈræpər/
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan, in a wrapper, noiselessly opened the door of her husband's room at daybreak the next morning, and peered within the darkened chamber.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Come in, if you want to, and shut the door.”
