19th
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From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading My journal was already secured with other papers in the table drawer, but my writing materials were left out.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I kissed her and left her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
blotting-paper
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From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My journal was already secured with other papers in the table drawer, but my writing materials were left out.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
cupnounUS /kʌp/
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
dovesnounUS /dʌvz/
plural of “dove” — any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading My journal was already secured with other papers in the table drawer, but my writing materials were left out.
drinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I kissed her and left her.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I kissed her and left her.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading My journal was already secured with other papers in the table drawer, but my writing materials were left out.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
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 It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
kissedverbUS /kɪst/
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading I kissed her and left her.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
Laura's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I kissed her and left her.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
lockverbUS /lɑːk/
fasten with a lock
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
lockingnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪŋ/
the act of locking something up to protect it
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading My journal was already secured with other papers in the table drawer, but my writing materials were left out.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading My journal was already secured with other papers in the table drawer, but my writing materials were left out.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading My journal was already secured with other papers in the table drawer, but my writing materials were left out.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading My journal was already secured with other papers in the table drawer, but my writing materials were left out.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading My journal was already secured with other papers in the table drawer, but my writing materials were left out.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
VIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a relief to me as I walked away to hear the key turned in the lock, and to know that the door was at her own command.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My journal was already secured with other papers in the table drawer, but my writing materials were left out.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These included a seal bearing the common device of two doves drinking out of the same cup, and some sheets of blotting-paper, which had the impression on them of the closing lines of my writing in these pages traced during the past night.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading VIII June 19th.—I had only got as far as the top of the stairs when the locking of Laura’s door suggested to me the precaution of also locking my own door, and keeping the key safely about me while I was out of the room.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading My journal was already secured with other papers in the table drawer, but my writing materials were left out.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading My journal was already secured with other papers in the table drawer, but my writing materials were left out.
