adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
AFOOTadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And chance is wont to be mischief-making all the world over.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The vulgar in Lambeth are not a jot less diligent in prying and gossip than are their kin in Mayfair.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The vulgar in Lambeth are not a jot less diligent in prying and gossip than are their kin in Mayfair.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And chance is wont to be mischief-making all the world over.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
BowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading And chance is wont to be mischief-making all the world over.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading The vulgar in Lambeth are not a jot less diligent in prying and gossip than are their kin in Mayfair.
dinner-hour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
Egremont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading The vulgar in Lambeth are not a jot less diligent in prying and gossip than are their kin in Mayfair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he reached home he privately reported the little incident to his wife.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When he reached home he privately reported the little incident to his wife.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading When he reached home he privately reported the little incident to his wife.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And chance is wont to be mischief-making all the world over.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
jotnounUS /dʒɑːt/
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading The vulgar in Lambeth are not a jot less diligent in prying and gossip than are their kin in Mayfair.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading The vulgar in Lambeth are not a jot less diligent in prying and gossip than are their kin in Mayfair.
Lambeth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The vulgar in Lambeth are not a jot less diligent in prying and gossip than are their kin in Mayfair.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The vulgar in Lambeth are not a jot less diligent in prying and gossip than are their kin in Mayfair.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When he reached home he privately reported the little incident to his wife.
Mayfair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The vulgar in Lambeth are not a jot less diligent in prying and gossip than are their kin in Mayfair.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
MISCHIEFnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
mischief-makingnoun
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading And chance is wont to be mischief-making all the world over.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The vulgar in Lambeth are not a jot less diligent in prying and gossip than are their kin in Mayfair.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And chance is wont to be mischief-making all the world over.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading When he reached home he privately reported the little incident to his wife.
pryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading The vulgar in Lambeth are not a jot less diligent in prying and gossip than are their kin in Mayfair.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he reached home he privately reported the little incident to his wife.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading When he reached home he privately reported the little incident to his wife.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The vulgar in Lambeth are not a jot less diligent in prying and gossip than are their kin in Mayfair.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The vulgar in Lambeth are not a jot less diligent in prying and gossip than are their kin in Mayfair.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
Thyrza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And chance is wont to be mischief-making all the world over.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading The vulgar in Lambeth are not a jot less diligent in prying and gossip than are their kin in Mayfair.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading When he reached home he privately reported the little incident to his wife.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When Mr. Bower passed the library in the dinner-hour on Monday, and, after seeing Thyrza Trent come out, forthwith observed Mr. Egremont standing within at the window, his mind busied itself with the coincidence very much as it might have been expected to do.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading And chance is wont to be mischief-making all the world over.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And chance is wont to be mischief-making all the world over.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MISCHIEF AFOOT It would have been a remarkable thing if Egremont had succeeded, even for a day or two, in keeping secret his work at the library.
