adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading I took particular notice of him this time; but then he does his best apparently to make the least of his advantages.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yesterday was bright, calm, and frosty.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading I took particular notice of him this time; but then he does his best apparently to make the least of his advantages.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The fellow is as handsome a rustic as need be seen.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I took particular notice of him this time; but then he does his best apparently to make the least of his advantages.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Yesterday was bright, calm, and frosty.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading Yesterday was bright, calm, and frosty.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I took particular notice of him this time; but then he does his best apparently to make the least of his advantages.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
Earnshaw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
entreated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading The fellow is as handsome a rustic as need be seen.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Yesterday was bright, calm, and frosty.
garden-beds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The fellow is as handsome a rustic as need be seen.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
HeightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I took particular notice of him this time; but then he does his best apparently to make the least of his advantages.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I took particular notice of him this time; but then he does his best apparently to make the least of his advantages.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
invokedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvoʊkt/
past form of “invoke” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fellow is as handsome a rustic as need be seen.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
jealousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I took particular notice of him this time; but then he does his best apparently to make the least of his advantages.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading I took particular notice of him this time; but then he does his best apparently to make the least of his advantages.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The fellow is as handsome a rustic as need be seen.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading I took particular notice of him this time; but then he does his best apparently to make the least of his advantages.
oddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/
not divisible by two
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I took particular notice of him this time; but then he does his best apparently to make the least of his advantages.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
refuseverbUS /rəˈfjuːz/
show unwillingness towards
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading The fellow is as handsome a rustic as need be seen.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The fellow is as handsome a rustic as need be seen.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I took particular notice of him this time; but then he does his best apparently to make the least of his advantages.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I took particular notice of him this time; but then he does his best apparently to make the least of his advantages.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I took particular notice of him this time; but then he does his best apparently to make the least of his advantages.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took particular notice of him this time; but then he does his best apparently to make the least of his advantages.
unchained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The front door stood open, but the jealous gate was fastened, as at my last visit; I knocked and invoked Earnshaw from among the garden-beds; he unchained it, and I entered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yesterday was bright, calm, and frosty.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
YesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/
the day immediately before today
From this reading Yesterday was bright, calm, and frosty.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I went to the Heights as I proposed: my housekeeper entreated me to bear a little note from her to her young lady, and I did not refuse, for the worthy woman was not conscious of anything odd in her request.
