adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was lighted, and the cloth laid for supper under the chandelier, a snow-white Hamburg damask.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading ASHMEAD accompanied Mademoiselle Klosking to her apartment.
amazementnounUS /əˈmeɪzmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The Klosking, too, stood and eyed the pile of wealth with amazement and a certain reverence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was lighted, and the cloth laid for supper under the chandelier, a snow-white Hamburg damask.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading ASHMEAD accompanied Mademoiselle Klosking to her apartment.
ASHMEAD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ASHMEAD accompanied Mademoiselle Klosking to her apartment.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then he drew back and gloated on it.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The Klosking, too, stood and eyed the pile of wealth with amazement and a certain reverence.
chandeliernounUS /ʃændəˈlɪr/
branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
From this reading It was lighted, and the cloth laid for supper under the chandelier, a snow-white Hamburg damask.
clothnounUS /klɔːθ/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading It was lighted, and the cloth laid for supper under the chandelier, a snow-white Hamburg damask.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
damasknounUS /ˈdæməsk/
a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern
From this reading It was lighted, and the cloth laid for supper under the chandelier, a snow-white Hamburg damask.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Then he drew back and gloated on it.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading The Klosking, too, stood and eyed the pile of wealth with amazement and a certain reverence.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was lighted, and the cloth laid for supper under the chandelier, a snow-white Hamburg damask.
gloatedverbUS /ˈɡloʊtɪd/
past form of “gloat” — dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading Then he drew back and gloated on it.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
HamburgnounUS /ˈhæmbərɡ/
a port city in northern Germany on the Elbe River that was founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century and is today the largest port in Germany; in 1241 it formed an alliance with Lubeck that became the basis for the Hanseatic League
From this reading It was lighted, and the cloth laid for supper under the chandelier, a snow-white Hamburg damask.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he drew back and gloated on it.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ASHMEAD accompanied Mademoiselle Klosking to her apartment.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was lighted, and the cloth laid for supper under the chandelier, a snow-white Hamburg damask.
Klosking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ASHMEAD accompanied Mademoiselle Klosking to her apartment.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading It was lighted, and the cloth laid for supper under the chandelier, a snow-white Hamburg damask.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading It was lighted, and the cloth laid for supper under the chandelier, a snow-white Hamburg damask.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
MademoisellenounUS /ˌmædəməˈzel/
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading ASHMEAD accompanied Mademoiselle Klosking to her apartment.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he drew back and gloated on it.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The Klosking, too, stood and eyed the pile of wealth with amazement and a certain reverence.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading The Klosking, too, stood and eyed the pile of wealth with amazement and a certain reverence.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
snow-whiteadjective
of the white color of snow
From this reading It was lighted, and the cloth laid for supper under the chandelier, a snow-white Hamburg damask.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Klosking, too, stood and eyed the pile of wealth with amazement and a certain reverence.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading It was lighted, and the cloth laid for supper under the chandelier, a snow-white Hamburg damask.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was lighted, and the cloth laid for supper under the chandelier, a snow-white Hamburg damask.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he drew back and gloated on it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ASHMEAD accompanied Mademoiselle Klosking to her apartment.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The Klosking, too, stood and eyed the pile of wealth with amazement and a certain reverence.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was lighted, and the cloth laid for supper under the chandelier, a snow-white Hamburg damask.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was lighted, and the cloth laid for supper under the chandelier, a snow-white Hamburg damask.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The Klosking, too, stood and eyed the pile of wealth with amazement and a certain reverence.
winningsnounUS /ˈwɪnɪŋz/
something won (especially money)
From this reading Ashmead took the winnings out of his pocket, and proudly piled the gold and crumpled notes in one prodigious mass upon the linen, that shone like satin, and made the gold look doubly inviting.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Klosking, too, stood and eyed the pile of wealth with amazement and a certain reverence.
