AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
anxiouslyadverbUS /ˈæŋkʃəsli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Returning home, she found Lydia at the door, anxiously and impatiently waiting for Thyrza's appearance.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Returning home, she found Lydia at the door, anxiously and impatiently waiting for Thyrza's appearance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Returning home, she found Lydia at the door, anxiously and impatiently waiting for Thyrza's appearance.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Not five minutes later, and whilst the two were still talking in the passage, the front door opened, and Thyrza came in.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading The news, of course, was at once communicated, with moral reflections, wherein Mrs. Jarmey excelled.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The news, of course, was at once communicated, with moral reflections, wherein Mrs. Jarmey excelled.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Returning home, she found Lydia at the door, anxiously and impatiently waiting for Thyrza's appearance.
excelledverbUS /ɪkˈseld/
inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading The news, of course, was at once communicated, with moral reflections, wherein Mrs. Jarmey excelled.
exchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Not five minutes later, and whilst the two were still talking in the passage, the front door opened, and Thyrza came in.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Returning home, she found Lydia at the door, anxiously and impatiently waiting for Thyrza's appearance.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Returning home, she found Lydia at the door, anxiously and impatiently waiting for Thyrza's appearance.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Not five minutes later, and whilst the two were still talking in the passage, the front door opened, and Thyrza came in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Returning home, she found Lydia at the door, anxiously and impatiently waiting for Thyrza's appearance.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Returning home, she found Lydia at the door, anxiously and impatiently waiting for Thyrza's appearance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
Jarmey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
LANDnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Not five minutes later, and whilst the two were still talking in the passage, the front door opened, and Thyrza came in.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading Returning home, she found Lydia at the door, anxiously and impatiently waiting for Thyrza's appearance.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Not five minutes later, and whilst the two were still talking in the passage, the front door opened, and Thyrza came in.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading The news, of course, was at once communicated, with moral reflections, wherein Mrs. Jarmey excelled.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news, of course, was at once communicated, with moral reflections, wherein Mrs. Jarmey excelled.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not five minutes later, and whilst the two were still talking in the passage, the front door opened, and Thyrza came in.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The news, of course, was at once communicated, with moral reflections, wherein Mrs. Jarmey excelled.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Not five minutes later, and whilst the two were still talking in the passage, the front door opened, and Thyrza came in.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Not five minutes later, and whilst the two were still talking in the passage, the front door opened, and Thyrza came in.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The news, of course, was at once communicated, with moral reflections, wherein Mrs. Jarmey excelled.
ReturningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Returning home, she found Lydia at the door, anxiously and impatiently waiting for Thyrza's appearance.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Returning home, she found Lydia at the door, anxiously and impatiently waiting for Thyrza's appearance.
singverbUS /sɪŋ/
deliver by singing
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Not five minutes later, and whilst the two were still talking in the passage, the front door opened, and Thyrza came in.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Not five minutes later, and whilst the two were still talking in the passage, the front door opened, and Thyrza came in.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
Thyrza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
Thyrza's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning home, she found Lydia at the door, anxiously and impatiently waiting for Thyrza's appearance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Lydia turned and went upstairs.
TWILIGHTnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Not five minutes later, and whilst the two were still talking in the passage, the front door opened, and Thyrza came in.
upstairsadverbUS /əpˈsterz/
on a floor above
From this reading Lydia turned and went upstairs.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Returning home, she found Lydia at the door, anxiously and impatiently waiting for Thyrza's appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The news, of course, was at once communicated, with moral reflections, wherein Mrs. Jarmey excelled.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lydia turned and went upstairs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not five minutes later, and whilst the two were still talking in the passage, the front door opened, and Thyrza came in.
wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The news, of course, was at once communicated, with moral reflections, wherein Mrs. Jarmey excelled.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Not five minutes later, and whilst the two were still talking in the passage, the front door opened, and Thyrza came in.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A LAND OF TWILIGHT It happened that Mrs. Jarmey, the landlady of the house in which the sisters lived, had business in the neighbourhood of the 'Prince Albert,' and chanced to exchange a word with an acquaintance who had just come away after hearing Thyrza sing.
