AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SYMPHONY IN THE AIR.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
AIRnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A SYMPHONY IN THE AIR.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
Casimir
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From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Is it not he that is reported to be a cruel mesmerist who sacrifices everybody--yes, even his own sister, to his medical experiments?
Denise
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From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading "Oh, mademoiselle," she exclaimed, "have you not dread of that terrible man?
ensureverbUS /enˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Is it not he that is reported to be a cruel mesmerist who sacrifices everybody--yes, even his own sister, to his medical experiments?
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading Is it not he that is reported to be a cruel mesmerist who sacrifices everybody--yes, even his own sister, to his medical experiments?
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, mademoiselle," she exclaimed, "have you not dread of that terrible man?
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Is it not he that is reported to be a cruel mesmerist who sacrifices everybody--yes, even his own sister, to his medical experiments?
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Oh, mademoiselle," she exclaimed, "have you not dread of that terrible man?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Is it not he that is reported to be a cruel mesmerist who sacrifices everybody--yes, even his own sister, to his medical experiments?
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
Heliobas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Is it not he that is reported to be a cruel mesmerist who sacrifices everybody--yes, even his own sister, to his medical experiments?
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SYMPHONY IN THE AIR.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it not he that is reported to be a cruel mesmerist who sacrifices everybody--yes, even his own sister, to his medical experiments?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it not he that is reported to be a cruel mesmerist who sacrifices everybody--yes, even his own sister, to his medical experiments?
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
mademoisellenounUS /ˌmædəməˈzel/
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading "Oh, mademoiselle," she exclaimed, "have you not dread of that terrible man?
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Oh, mademoiselle," she exclaimed, "have you not dread of that terrible man?
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Is it not he that is reported to be a cruel mesmerist who sacrifices everybody--yes, even his own sister, to his medical experiments?
mesmeristnoun
a person who induces hypnosis
From this reading Is it not he that is reported to be a cruel mesmerist who sacrifices everybody--yes, even his own sister, to his medical experiments?
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Oh, mademoiselle," she exclaimed, "have you not dread of that terrible man?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, mademoiselle," she exclaimed, "have you not dread of that terrible man?
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Is it not he that is reported to be a cruel mesmerist who sacrifices everybody--yes, even his own sister, to his medical experiments?
PensionnounUS /ˈpenʃən/
a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
physician'snounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
possessive form of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Is it not he that is reported to be a cruel mesmerist who sacrifices everybody--yes, even his own sister, to his medical experiments?
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
sacrificesnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪz/
plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Is it not he that is reported to be a cruel mesmerist who sacrifices everybody--yes, even his own sister, to his medical experiments?
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Is it not he that is reported to be a cruel mesmerist who sacrifices everybody--yes, even his own sister, to his medical experiments?
SYMPHONYnounUS /ˈsɪmfəni/
a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
From this reading A SYMPHONY IN THE AIR.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "Oh, mademoiselle," she exclaimed, "have you not dread of that terrible man?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SYMPHONY IN THE AIR.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Is it not he that is reported to be a cruel mesmerist who sacrifices everybody--yes, even his own sister, to his medical experiments?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
WithinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within a very short time I became a temporary resident in the house of Heliobas, and felt myself to be perfectly at home there.
yesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Is it not he that is reported to be a cruel mesmerist who sacrifices everybody--yes, even his own sister, to his medical experiments?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, mademoiselle," she exclaimed, "have you not dread of that terrible man?
Zara's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had explained to Madame Denise the cause of my leaving her comfortable Pension, and she had fully approved of my being under a physician's personal care in order to ensure rapid recovery; but when she heard the name of that physician, which I gave (in accordance with Zara's instructions) as Dr. Casimir, she held up her fat hands in dismay.
