acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading But nevertheless he returned an immediate acceptance.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
amorousadjectiveUS /ˈæmərəs/
inclined toward or displaying love
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But nevertheless he returned an immediate acceptance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
ArtoisnounUS /ɑːrˈtwɑː/
a former province of northern France near the English Channel (between Picardy and Flanders)
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then he called in the family doctor, and violently demanded to be made well, “perfectly well,” by the evening of the sixteenth.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But nevertheless he returned an immediate acceptance.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then he called in the family doctor, and violently demanded to be made well, “perfectly well,” by the evening of the sixteenth.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then he called in the family doctor, and violently demanded to be made well, “perfectly well,” by the evening of the sixteenth.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
CarminenounUS /ˈkɑːrmən/
a variable color averaging a vivid red
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
del
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Then he called in the family doctor, and violently demanded to be made well, “perfectly well,” by the evening of the sixteenth.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Then he called in the family doctor, and violently demanded to be made well, “perfectly well,” by the evening of the sixteenth.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
Doro
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From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Then he called in the family doctor, and violently demanded to be made well, “perfectly well,” by the evening of the sixteenth.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Then he called in the family doctor, and violently demanded to be made well, “perfectly well,” by the evening of the sixteenth.
Festa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
guessedverbUS /ɡest/
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
gymnasticsnounUS /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Artois’ invitation had surprised him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading But nevertheless he returned an immediate acceptance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
ingeniouslyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʒiːnjəsli/
in an ingenious manner
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then he called in the family doctor, and violently demanded to be made well, “perfectly well,” by the evening of the sixteenth.
MadonnanounUS /məˈdɑːnə/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
Marchesino
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading But nevertheless he returned an immediate acceptance.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/
a person who requires medical care
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Then he called in the family doctor, and violently demanded to be made well, “perfectly well,” by the evening of the sixteenth.
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
potionsnounUS /ˈpoʊʃənz/
plural of “potion” — a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But nevertheless he returned an immediate acceptance.
sixteenthadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/
coming next after the fifteenth in position
From this reading Then he called in the family doctor, and violently demanded to be made well, “perfectly well,” by the evening of the sixteenth.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Artois’ invitation had surprised him.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he called in the family doctor, and violently demanded to be made well, “perfectly well,” by the evening of the sixteenth.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading Then he called in the family doctor, and violently demanded to be made well, “perfectly well,” by the evening of the sixteenth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Then he called in the family doctor, and violently demanded to be made well, “perfectly well,” by the evening of the sixteenth.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The doctor, who guessed at once that some amorous adventure was on foot, promised to do his best, and so ingeniously plied his patient with drugs and potions that on the sixteenth Doro was out of bed, and busily doing gymnastics to test his strength for the coming campaign.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the Marchesino received the invitation of Artois to dine with him and the ladies from the island on the night of the Festa of the Madonna del Carmine he was again ill in bed with fever.
