adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Ten minutes afterwards the door of Barnet’s house opened, and a tall closely-veiled lady in a travelling-dress came out and descended the freestone steps.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Words also were audible from the same apartment, and they seemed to be those of persons in violent altercation.
altercationnounUS /ˌɑːltərˈkeɪʃən/
noisy quarrel
From this reading Words also were audible from the same apartment, and they seemed to be those of persons in violent altercation.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Words also were audible from the same apartment, and they seemed to be those of persons in violent altercation.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The street was not yet lighted, but there were lights in the house, and at intervals a flitting shadow fell upon the blind at his elbow.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading Words also were audible from the same apartment, and they seemed to be those of persons in violent altercation.
Barnet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
Barnet's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
basketnounUS /ˈbæskət/
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Words also were audible from the same apartment, and they seemed to be those of persons in violent altercation.
blindnounUS /blaɪnd/
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The street was not yet lighted, but there were lights in the house, and at intervals a flitting shadow fell upon the blind at his elbow.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading But the boy could not gather their purport, and he went on his way.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ten minutes afterwards the door of Barnet’s house opened, and a tall closely-veiled lady in a travelling-dress came out and descended the freestone steps.
closely-veiled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ten minutes afterwards the door of Barnet’s house opened, and a tall closely-veiled lady in a travelling-dress came out and descended the freestone steps.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the boy could not gather their purport, and he went on his way.
depositingverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Ten minutes afterwards the door of Barnet’s house opened, and a tall closely-veiled lady in a travelling-dress came out and descended the freestone steps.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Ten minutes afterwards the door of Barnet’s house opened, and a tall closely-veiled lady in a travelling-dress came out and descended the freestone steps.
Downe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading The street was not yet lighted, but there were lights in the house, and at intervals a flitting shadow fell upon the blind at his elbow.
errand-boy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The street was not yet lighted, but there were lights in the house, and at intervals a flitting shadow fell upon the blind at his elbow.
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The street was not yet lighted, but there were lights in the house, and at intervals a flitting shadow fell upon the blind at his elbow.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
freestonenounUS /ˈfriːstoʊn/
fruit (especially peach) whose flesh does not adhere to the pit
From this reading Ten minutes afterwards the door of Barnet’s house opened, and a tall closely-veiled lady in a travelling-dress came out and descended the freestone steps.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Words also were audible from the same apartment, and they seemed to be those of persons in violent altercation.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/
assemble or get together
From this reading But the boy could not gather their purport, and he went on his way.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the boy could not gather their purport, and he went on his way.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The street was not yet lighted, but there were lights in the house, and at intervals a flitting shadow fell upon the blind at his elbow.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Ten minutes afterwards the door of Barnet’s house opened, and a tall closely-veiled lady in a travelling-dress came out and descended the freestone steps.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading The street was not yet lighted, but there were lights in the house, and at intervals a flitting shadow fell upon the blind at his elbow.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The street was not yet lighted, but there were lights in the house, and at intervals a flitting shadow fell upon the blind at his elbow.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Ten minutes afterwards the door of Barnet’s house opened, and a tall closely-veiled lady in a travelling-dress came out and descended the freestone steps.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The street was not yet lighted, but there were lights in the house, and at intervals a flitting shadow fell upon the blind at his elbow.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Ten minutes afterwards the door of Barnet’s house opened, and a tall closely-veiled lady in a travelling-dress came out and descended the freestone steps.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ten minutes afterwards the door of Barnet’s house opened, and a tall closely-veiled lady in a travelling-dress came out and descended the freestone steps.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Words also were audible from the same apartment, and they seemed to be those of persons in violent altercation.
purportverbUS /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/
have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading But the boy could not gather their purport, and he went on his way.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Words also were audible from the same apartment, and they seemed to be those of persons in violent altercation.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Words also were audible from the same apartment, and they seemed to be those of persons in violent altercation.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The street was not yet lighted, but there were lights in the house, and at intervals a flitting shadow fell upon the blind at his elbow.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Ten minutes afterwards the door of Barnet’s house opened, and a tall closely-veiled lady in a travelling-dress came out and descended the freestone steps.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The street was not yet lighted, but there were lights in the house, and at intervals a flitting shadow fell upon the blind at his elbow.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Ten minutes afterwards the door of Barnet’s house opened, and a tall closely-veiled lady in a travelling-dress came out and descended the freestone steps.
TennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten minutes afterwards the door of Barnet’s house opened, and a tall closely-veiled lady in a travelling-dress came out and descended the freestone steps.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the boy could not gather their purport, and he went on his way.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The street was not yet lighted, but there were lights in the house, and at intervals a flitting shadow fell upon the blind at his elbow.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Words also were audible from the same apartment, and they seemed to be those of persons in violent altercation.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Words also were audible from the same apartment, and they seemed to be those of persons in violent altercation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
travelling-dress
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ten minutes afterwards the door of Barnet’s house opened, and a tall closely-veiled lady in a travelling-dress came out and descended the freestone steps.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The street was not yet lighted, but there were lights in the house, and at intervals a flitting shadow fell upon the blind at his elbow.
violentadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪələnt/
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Words also were audible from the same apartment, and they seemed to be those of persons in violent altercation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But the boy could not gather their purport, and he went on his way.
weakeningnounUS /ˈwiːkənɪŋ/
becoming weaker
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But the boy could not gather their purport, and he went on his way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The street was not yet lighted, but there were lights in the house, and at intervals a flitting shadow fell upon the blind at his elbow.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
window-sills
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One September evening, four months later, when Mrs. Barnet was in perfect health, and Mrs. Downe but a weakening memory, an errand-boy paused to rest himself in front of Mr. Barnet’s old house, depositing his basket on one of the window-sills.
WordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Words also were audible from the same apartment, and they seemed to be those of persons in violent altercation.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The street was not yet lighted, but there were lights in the house, and at intervals a flitting shadow fell upon the blind at his elbow.
