actingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not troubled with curiosity."
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading "It is desirable that I should tell you-" "Don't tell me anything unless you like, Miss Sinclair.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
ASTORnounUS /ˈæstər/
British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)
From this reading AT THE ASTOR HOUSE.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE ASTOR HOUSE.
BennounUS /ben/
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "I don't doubt it, Miss Sinclair," returned Ben.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading I am not troubled with curiosity."
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading "It is desirable that I should tell you-" "Don't tell me anything unless you like, Miss Sinclair.
don't
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From this reading "I don't doubt it, Miss Sinclair," returned Ben.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I don't doubt it, Miss Sinclair," returned Ben.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AT THE ASTOR HOUSE.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is desirable that I should tell you-" "Don't tell me anything unless you like, Miss Sinclair.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I don't doubt it, Miss Sinclair," returned Ben.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It is desirable that I should tell you-" "Don't tell me anything unless you like, Miss Sinclair.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is desirable that I should tell you-" "Don't tell me anything unless you like, Miss Sinclair.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not troubled with curiosity."
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I don't doubt it, Miss Sinclair," returned Ben.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "It is desirable that I should tell you-" "Don't tell me anything unless you like, Miss Sinclair.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "It is desirable that I should tell you-" "Don't tell me anything unless you like, Miss Sinclair.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is desirable that I should tell you-" "Don't tell me anything unless you like, Miss Sinclair.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE ASTOR HOUSE.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading I am not troubled with curiosity."
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading "It is desirable that I should tell you-" "Don't tell me anything unless you like, Miss Sinclair.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am not troubled with curiosity."
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As they walked up to the hotel together, Miss Sinclair said: "You are probably surprised at what has taken place, but I have strong reasons for acting as I have done."
