adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kenneth's fellow-guest was standing near the stove, her back toward him as he entered the kitchen.
athwartadverbUS /əˈθwɔːrt/
at right angles to the center line of a ship
From this reading Far-off flashes of lightning cast ghastly reminders athwart the windows, fighting the yellow candle glow with a sickly, livid glare.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Kenneth's fellow-guest was standing near the stove, her back toward him as he entered the kitchen.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
candlenounUS /ˈkændəl/
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Far-off flashes of lightning cast ghastly reminders athwart the windows, fighting the yellow candle glow with a sickly, livid glare.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading Far-off flashes of lightning cast ghastly reminders athwart the windows, fighting the yellow candle glow with a sickly, livid glare.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
clapboardsnounUS /ˈklæpbɔːrdz/
plural of “clapboard” — a long thin board with one edge thicker than the other; used as siding by lapping one board over the board below
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
crownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
Eliza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Kenneth's fellow-guest was standing near the stove, her back toward him as he entered the kitchen.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
Far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading Far-off flashes of lightning cast ghastly reminders athwart the windows, fighting the yellow candle glow with a sickly, livid glare.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
fellow-guest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kenneth's fellow-guest was standing near the stove, her back toward him as he entered the kitchen.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Far-off flashes of lightning cast ghastly reminders athwart the windows, fighting the yellow candle glow with a sickly, livid glare.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading Far-off flashes of lightning cast ghastly reminders athwart the windows, fighting the yellow candle glow with a sickly, livid glare.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Far-off flashes of lightning cast ghastly reminders athwart the windows, fighting the yellow candle glow with a sickly, livid glare.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading Far-off flashes of lightning cast ghastly reminders athwart the windows, fighting the yellow candle glow with a sickly, livid glare.
glownounUS /ɡloʊ/
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Far-off flashes of lightning cast ghastly reminders athwart the windows, fighting the yellow candle glow with a sickly, livid glare.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kenneth's fellow-guest was standing near the stove, her back toward him as he entered the kitchen.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kenneth's fellow-guest was standing near the stove, her back toward him as he entered the kitchen.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kenneth's fellow-guest was standing near the stove, her back toward him as he entered the kitchen.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
Kenneth's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kenneth's fellow-guest was standing near the stove, her back toward him as he entered the kitchen.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Kenneth's fellow-guest was standing near the stove, her back toward him as he entered the kitchen.
lightningnounUS /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Far-off flashes of lightning cast ghastly reminders athwart the windows, fighting the yellow candle glow with a sickly, livid glare.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
lividadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvɪd/
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading Far-off flashes of lightning cast ghastly reminders athwart the windows, fighting the yellow candle glow with a sickly, livid glare.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Kenneth's fellow-guest was standing near the stove, her back toward him as he entered the kitchen.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Far-off flashes of lightning cast ghastly reminders athwart the windows, fighting the yellow candle glow with a sickly, livid glare.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
peeledadjectiveUS /piːld/
(used informally) completely unclothed
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
remindersnounUS /riˈmaɪndərz/
plural of “reminder” — a message that helps you remember something
From this reading Far-off flashes of lightning cast ghastly reminders athwart the windows, fighting the yellow candle glow with a sickly, livid glare.
rollverbUS /roʊl/
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
shed-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading Far-off flashes of lightning cast ghastly reminders athwart the windows, fighting the yellow candle glow with a sickly, livid glare.
six-foot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
slantverbUS /slænt/
lie obliquely
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Kenneth's fellow-guest was standing near the stove, her back toward him as he entered the kitchen.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Kenneth's fellow-guest was standing near the stove, her back toward him as he entered the kitchen.
STRANGEadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
tallestadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlɪst/
superlative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Kenneth's fellow-guest was standing near the stove, her back toward him as he entered the kitchen.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kenneth's fellow-guest was standing near the stove, her back toward him as he entered the kitchen.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
window-panes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Far-off flashes of lightning cast ghastly reminders athwart the windows, fighting the yellow candle glow with a sickly, livid glare.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Far-off flashes of lightning cast ghastly reminders athwart the windows, fighting the yellow candle glow with a sickly, livid glare.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The slant of the "ceiling" brought the crown of her head to within a foot or so of the round, peeled beams that supported the shed-like roof, giving her the appearance of abnormal height.
WOMANnounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading As a matter of fact, she was not as tall as the gaunt Eliza, who, like her husband and the six-foot guest, was obliged to lower her head when passing through the kitchen door to the yard.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Far-off flashes of lightning cast ghastly reminders athwart the windows, fighting the yellow candle glow with a sickly, livid glare.
YOUNGadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE STRANGE YOUNG WOMAN The tempest by now had subsided to a distant, rumbling murmur, although the rain still beat against the window-panes in fitful gusts, the while it gently played the long roll on the clapboards a scant two feet above the tallest head.
