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 ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When he had finished, the matron had gone down to open the door, and they were alone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he had finished, the matron had gone down to open the door, and they were alone.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading ‘Is it not strange, dear?’ she said.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When he had finished, the matron had gone down to open the door, and they were alone.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When he had finished, the matron had gone down to open the door, and they were alone.
engravingsnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When he had finished, the matron had gone down to open the door, and they were alone.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
frog-like
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From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading When he had finished, the matron had gone down to open the door, and they were alone.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Maude’s hand grasped his.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
grenadiers
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From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had finished, the matron had gone down to open the door, and they were alone.
half-mad
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From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Maude’s hand grasped his.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had finished, the matron had gone down to open the door, and they were alone.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Maude’s hand grasped his.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘Is it not strange, dear?’ she said.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘Is it not strange, dear?’ she said.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading When he had finished, the matron had gone down to open the door, and they were alone.
Maude's
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From this reading Maude’s hand grasped his.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
missedadjectiveUS /mɪst/
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘Is it not strange, dear?’ she said.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When he had finished, the matron had gone down to open the door, and they were alone.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
PotsdamnounUS /ˈpɑːtsdæm/
a city in northeastern Germany; site of the Potsdam Conference in the summer of 1945
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
recruiternounUS /rɪˈkruːtər/
someone who supplies members or employees
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘Is it not strange, dear?’ she said.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘Is it not strange, dear?’ she said.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading ‘Is it not strange, dear?’ she said.
talentedadjectiveUS /ˈtæləntɪd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had finished, the matron had gone down to open the door, and they were alone.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he had finished, the matron had gone down to open the door, and they were alone.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he had finished, the matron had gone down to open the door, and they were alone.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he had finished, the matron had gone down to open the door, and they were alone.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
wisdomnounUS /ˈwɪzdəm/
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank looked with interest at the old engravings, one of the schoolmaster face of the great Frederick, the other of the frog-like features of Frederick William, the half-mad recruiter of the big Potsdam grenadiers.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading ‘Here they lived, the most talented couple in the world, and yet with all their wisdom they missed what we have got—what perhaps that good woman who showed us round has got—the only thing, as it seems to me, that is really worth living for.
