adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THROUGH THE GATES OF THE DAWN INTO “LIBERTY” There was a hush in the Squire's house.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading The three who were in the sitting room discussed affairs, subduing their tones almost to whispers.
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 But when Bangs made a step forward the notary bulked himself in the doorway with all the dignity his modest size would permit.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The three who were in the sitting room discussed affairs, subduing their tones almost to whispers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When somebody tramped on to the porch and pounded on the door, the interruption was startling.
BangsnounUS /bæŋz/
plural of “bang” — a vigorous blow
From this reading The Squire went and opened the door and disclosed Deputy-Warden Bangs of the state prison.
bulked
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From this reading But when Bangs made a step forward the notary bulked himself in the doorway with all the dignity his modest size would permit.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when Bangs made a step forward the notary bulked himself in the doorway with all the dignity his modest size would permit.
DAWNnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading THROUGH THE GATES OF THE DAWN INTO “LIBERTY” There was a hush in the Squire's house.
Deputy-Warden
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From this reading The Squire went and opened the door and disclosed Deputy-Warden Bangs of the state prison.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading But when Bangs made a step forward the notary bulked himself in the doorway with all the dignity his modest size would permit.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading The Squire went and opened the door and disclosed Deputy-Warden Bangs of the state prison.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The three who were in the sitting room discussed affairs, subduing their tones almost to whispers.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When somebody tramped on to the porch and pounded on the door, the interruption was startling.
doorwaynounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪ/
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading But when Bangs made a step forward the notary bulked himself in the doorway with all the dignity his modest size would permit.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading But when Bangs made a step forward the notary bulked himself in the doorway with all the dignity his modest size would permit.
GATESnounUS /ɡeɪts/
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading THROUGH THE GATES OF THE DAWN INTO “LIBERTY” There was a hush in the Squire's house.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But when Bangs made a step forward the notary bulked himself in the doorway with all the dignity his modest size would permit.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when Bangs made a step forward the notary bulked himself in the doorway with all the dignity his modest size would permit.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THROUGH THE GATES OF THE DAWN INTO “LIBERTY” There was a hush in the Squire's house.
hushverbUS /hʌʃ/
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading THROUGH THE GATES OF THE DAWN INTO “LIBERTY” There was a hush in the Squire's house.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THROUGH THE GATES OF THE DAWN INTO “LIBERTY” There was a hush in the Squire's house.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading When somebody tramped on to the porch and pounded on the door, the interruption was startling.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THROUGH THE GATES OF THE DAWN INTO “LIBERTY” There was a hush in the Squire's house.
LIBERTYnounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading THROUGH THE GATES OF THE DAWN INTO “LIBERTY” There was a hush in the Squire's house.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But when Bangs made a step forward the notary bulked himself in the doorway with all the dignity his modest size would permit.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading But when Bangs made a step forward the notary bulked himself in the doorway with all the dignity his modest size would permit.
notarynounUS /ˈnoʊtəri/
someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
From this reading But when Bangs made a step forward the notary bulked himself in the doorway with all the dignity his modest size would permit.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THROUGH THE GATES OF THE DAWN INTO “LIBERTY” There was a hush in the Squire's house.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When somebody tramped on to the porch and pounded on the door, the interruption was startling.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The Squire went and opened the door and disclosed Deputy-Warden Bangs of the state prison.
permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading But when Bangs made a step forward the notary bulked himself in the doorway with all the dignity his modest size would permit.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading When somebody tramped on to the porch and pounded on the door, the interruption was startling.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading When somebody tramped on to the porch and pounded on the door, the interruption was startling.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The Squire went and opened the door and disclosed Deputy-Warden Bangs of the state prison.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The three who were in the sitting room discussed affairs, subduing their tones almost to whispers.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The three who were in the sitting room discussed affairs, subduing their tones almost to whispers.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading But when Bangs made a step forward the notary bulked himself in the doorway with all the dignity his modest size would permit.
somebodypronounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdi/
a person, without saying who
From this reading When somebody tramped on to the porch and pounded on the door, the interruption was startling.
SquirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The Squire went and opened the door and disclosed Deputy-Warden Bangs of the state prison.
Squire's
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From this reading THROUGH THE GATES OF THE DAWN INTO “LIBERTY” There was a hush in the Squire's house.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading When somebody tramped on to the porch and pounded on the door, the interruption was startling.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Squire went and opened the door and disclosed Deputy-Warden Bangs of the state prison.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading But when Bangs made a step forward the notary bulked himself in the doorway with all the dignity his modest size would permit.
subduingverbUS /səbˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “subdue” — put down by force or intimidation
From this reading The three who were in the sitting room discussed affairs, subduing their tones almost to whispers.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH THE GATES OF THE DAWN INTO “LIBERTY” There was a hush in the Squire's house.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The three who were in the sitting room discussed affairs, subduing their tones almost to whispers.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THROUGH THE GATES OF THE DAWN INTO “LIBERTY” There was a hush in the Squire's house.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three who were in the sitting room discussed affairs, subduing their tones almost to whispers.
THROUGHprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH THE GATES OF THE DAWN INTO “LIBERTY” There was a hush in the Squire's house.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The three who were in the sitting room discussed affairs, subduing their tones almost to whispers.
tonesnounUS /toʊnz/
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The three who were in the sitting room discussed affairs, subduing their tones almost to whispers.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading When somebody tramped on to the porch and pounded on the door, the interruption was startling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THROUGH THE GATES OF THE DAWN INTO “LIBERTY” There was a hush in the Squire's house.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Squire went and opened the door and disclosed Deputy-Warden Bangs of the state prison.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three who were in the sitting room discussed affairs, subduing their tones almost to whispers.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When somebody tramped on to the porch and pounded on the door, the interruption was startling.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading The three who were in the sitting room discussed affairs, subduing their tones almost to whispers.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The three who were in the sitting room discussed affairs, subduing their tones almost to whispers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But when Bangs made a step forward the notary bulked himself in the doorway with all the dignity his modest size would permit.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But when Bangs made a step forward the notary bulked himself in the doorway with all the dignity his modest size would permit.
