Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
air
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
begun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
behind-backs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
bewilderednounUS /bewildered/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
blown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
burst
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
called
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
came
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
candle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
central
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑnfəˈdɛnʃəl/
spoken privately and not for general knowledge
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
corner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
creep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
crowding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
descending
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
disappointmentnounUS /ˈdisappointment/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
dispersed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
door
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
Eskside
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
eyes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
feeble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
firelight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
fireplace
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
flaring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
forwardnounUS /forward/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
gleam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
group
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
hall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
hang
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
hastily
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
height
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
interpretation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
kept
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
Lady
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
lamp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
large
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
light
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
moderate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
movement
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
mystery
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
near
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
object
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
old
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
only
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
opened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
opening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
perceiving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
person
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
raftered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
rain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
roof
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
Rosscraig
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
round
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
see
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
seen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
servant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
servants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
sick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
side-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
some
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
space
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
stain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
stair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
subsided
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
swinging
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
there
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
threw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
turned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
unseen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
waiting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
waving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
wet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lady Eskside went forward bewildered, not perceiving what it was she had been called to see; and it was not till a sick disappointment had begun to creep over her that the old lady found out the central object on which all eyes were turned.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The hall at Rosscraig was large and long: there was a great fireplace in it, from which came a feeble gleam of firelight.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A group of servants who had been crowding round some unseen object in the corner dispersed hastily as Lady Eskside was seen descending the stair, but only to hang about behind-backs waiting the interpretation of the mystery.
wide
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One person only, an old and confidential servant, kept her place near the door, round which there was a wide stain of wet made by the rain, which had burst in when it was opened.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading A large lamp, swinging from the raftered roof, threw but a moderate light into its great height and space; but upon a side-table a candle was flaring, its long waving flame blown about by the movement in the air, which had not yet subsided after the opening of the door.
