adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Throughout the house a subdued bustling, decorous and solemn; a hushed, religious hurry of preparation for church.
adornverbUS /əˈdɔːrn/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading In the bathroom Judge Penniman shaved his marbled countenance with tender solicitude, fitting himself to adorn a sanctuary.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the parlour the Merle twin sat reading an instructive book.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Throughout the house a subdued bustling, decorous and solemn; a hushed, religious hurry of preparation for church.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
bathroomnounUS /ˈbæθruːm/
a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
From this reading In the bathroom Judge Penniman shaved his marbled countenance with tender solicitude, fitting himself to adorn a sanctuary.
behoof
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In the parlour the Merle twin sat reading an instructive book.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading Throughout the house a subdued bustling, decorous and solemn; a hushed, religious hurry of preparation for church.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Throughout the house a subdued bustling, decorous and solemn; a hushed, religious hurry of preparation for church.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading In the bathroom Judge Penniman shaved his marbled countenance with tender solicitude, fitting himself to adorn a sanctuary.
decorousadjectiveUS /ˈdekərəs/
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
From this reading Throughout the house a subdued bustling, decorous and solemn; a hushed, religious hurry of preparation for church.
draperynounUS /ˈdreɪpəri/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading In the bathroom Judge Penniman shaved his marbled countenance with tender solicitude, fitting himself to adorn a sanctuary.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Throughout the house a subdued bustling, decorous and solemn; a hushed, religious hurry of preparation for church.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
godlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːdli/
showing great reverence for god
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the bathroom Judge Penniman shaved his marbled countenance with tender solicitude, fitting himself to adorn a sanctuary.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the bathroom Judge Penniman shaved his marbled countenance with tender solicitude, fitting himself to adorn a sanctuary.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the Penniman home it was not merely Sunday morning; it was Sabbath morning.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Throughout the house a subdued bustling, decorous and solemn; a hushed, religious hurry of preparation for church.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Throughout the house a subdued bustling, decorous and solemn; a hushed, religious hurry of preparation for church.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading Throughout the house a subdued bustling, decorous and solemn; a hushed, religious hurry of preparation for church.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Penniman home it was not merely Sunday morning; it was Sabbath morning.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading In the parlour the Merle twin sat reading an instructive book.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the Penniman home it was not merely Sunday morning; it was Sabbath morning.
JudgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading In the bathroom Judge Penniman shaved his marbled countenance with tender solicitude, fitting himself to adorn a sanctuary.
marbledadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrbəld/
patterned with veins or streaks or color resembling marble
From this reading In the bathroom Judge Penniman shaved his marbled countenance with tender solicitude, fitting himself to adorn a sanctuary.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading In the Penniman home it was not merely Sunday morning; it was Sabbath morning.
MerlenounUS /mɜːrl/
common black European thrush
From this reading In the parlour the Merle twin sat reading an instructive book.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the Penniman home it was not merely Sunday morning; it was Sabbath morning.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the Penniman home it was not merely Sunday morning; it was Sabbath morning.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Throughout the house a subdued bustling, decorous and solemn; a hushed, religious hurry of preparation for church.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading In the parlour the Merle twin sat reading an instructive book.
Penniman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the Penniman home it was not merely Sunday morning; it was Sabbath morning.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Throughout the house a subdued bustling, decorous and solemn; a hushed, religious hurry of preparation for church.
raimentnoun
especially fine or decorative clothing
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading In the parlour the Merle twin sat reading an instructive book.
religiousadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Throughout the house a subdued bustling, decorous and solemn; a hushed, religious hurry of preparation for church.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading In the Penniman home it was not merely Sunday morning; it was Sabbath morning.
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading In the bathroom Judge Penniman shaved his marbled countenance with tender solicitude, fitting himself to adorn a sanctuary.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the parlour the Merle twin sat reading an instructive book.
shavedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪvd/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading In the bathroom Judge Penniman shaved his marbled countenance with tender solicitude, fitting himself to adorn a sanctuary.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Throughout the house a subdued bustling, decorous and solemn; a hushed, religious hurry of preparation for church.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading In the bathroom Judge Penniman shaved his marbled countenance with tender solicitude, fitting himself to adorn a sanctuary.
steppings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Throughout the house a subdued bustling, decorous and solemn; a hushed, religious hurry of preparation for church.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading In the Penniman home it was not merely Sunday morning; it was Sabbath morning.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading In the bathroom Judge Penniman shaved his marbled countenance with tender solicitude, fitting himself to adorn a sanctuary.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Penniman home it was not merely Sunday morning; it was Sabbath morning.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
ThroughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout the house a subdued bustling, decorous and solemn; a hushed, religious hurry of preparation for church.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the bathroom Judge Penniman shaved his marbled countenance with tender solicitude, fitting himself to adorn a sanctuary.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading In the parlour the Merle twin sat reading an instructive book.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the Penniman home it was not merely Sunday morning; it was Sabbath morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
whisperings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
Winona
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In other rooms Mrs. Penniman and Winona arrayed themselves in choice raiment for behoof of the godly; in each were hurried steppings, as from closet to mirror; shrill whisperings of silken drapery as it fell into place.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the bathroom Judge Penniman shaved his marbled countenance with tender solicitude, fitting himself to adorn a sanctuary.
