adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The king was pale and fragile-looking; there was an expression of weariness on his face, for in the intervals between his mad fits he had but little rest.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was stroking the head of a greyhound, and two or three other dogs lay at his feet.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
arm-chair
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From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was stroking the head of a greyhound, and two or three other dogs lay at his feet.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Except two attendants, who stood a short distance behind his chair, no one else was present.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Except two attendants, who stood a short distance behind his chair, no one else was present.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The king was pale and fragile-looking; there was an expression of weariness on his face, for in the intervals between his mad fits he had but little rest.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The king was pale and fragile-looking; there was an expression of weariness on his face, for in the intervals between his mad fits he had but little rest.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Except two attendants, who stood a short distance behind his chair, no one else was present.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
contentionnounUS /kənˈtenʃən/
a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Except two attendants, who stood a short distance behind his chair, no one else was present.
distressnounUS /dɪˈstres/
psychological suffering
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading He was stroking the head of a greyhound, and two or three other dogs lay at his feet.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Except two attendants, who stood a short distance behind his chair, no one else was present.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
ExceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Except two attendants, who stood a short distance behind his chair, no one else was present.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The king was pale and fragile-looking; there was an expression of weariness on his face, for in the intervals between his mad fits he had but little rest.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The king was pale and fragile-looking; there was an expression of weariness on his face, for in the intervals between his mad fits he had but little rest.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He was stroking the head of a greyhound, and two or three other dogs lay at his feet.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading The king was pale and fragile-looking; there was an expression of weariness on his face, for in the intervals between his mad fits he had but little rest.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The king was pale and fragile-looking; there was an expression of weariness on his face, for in the intervals between his mad fits he had but little rest.
fragile-looking
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From this reading The king was pale and fragile-looking; there was an expression of weariness on his face, for in the intervals between his mad fits he had but little rest.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
greyhoundnounUS /ˈɡreɪhaʊnd/
a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog
From this reading He was stroking the head of a greyhound, and two or three other dogs lay at his feet.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The king was pale and fragile-looking; there was an expression of weariness on his face, for in the intervals between his mad fits he had but little rest.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was stroking the head of a greyhound, and two or three other dogs lay at his feet.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was stroking the head of a greyhound, and two or three other dogs lay at his feet.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was stroking the head of a greyhound, and two or three other dogs lay at his feet.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The king was pale and fragile-looking; there was an expression of weariness on his face, for in the intervals between his mad fits he had but little rest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was stroking the head of a greyhound, and two or three other dogs lay at his feet.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The king was pale and fragile-looking; there was an expression of weariness on his face, for in the intervals between his mad fits he had but little rest.
lordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
madadjectiveUS /mæd/
roused to anger
From this reading The king was pale and fragile-looking; there was an expression of weariness on his face, for in the intervals between his mad fits he had but little rest.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Except two attendants, who stood a short distance behind his chair, no one else was present.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was stroking the head of a greyhound, and two or three other dogs lay at his feet.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Except two attendants, who stood a short distance behind his chair, no one else was present.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was stroking the head of a greyhound, and two or three other dogs lay at his feet.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was stroking the head of a greyhound, and two or three other dogs lay at his feet.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The king was pale and fragile-looking; there was an expression of weariness on his face, for in the intervals between his mad fits he had but little rest.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Except two attendants, who stood a short distance behind his chair, no one else was present.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The king was pale and fragile-looking; there was an expression of weariness on his face, for in the intervals between his mad fits he had but little rest.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Except two attendants, who stood a short distance behind his chair, no one else was present.
sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Except two attendants, who stood a short distance behind his chair, no one else was present.
strokingnounUS /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
a light touch with the hands
From this reading He was stroking the head of a greyhound, and two or three other dogs lay at his feet.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The king was pale and fragile-looking; there was an expression of weariness on his face, for in the intervals between his mad fits he had but little rest.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He was stroking the head of a greyhound, and two or three other dogs lay at his feet.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
troublesnounUS /ˈtrʌbəlz/
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was stroking the head of a greyhound, and two or three other dogs lay at his feet.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading The king was pale and fragile-looking; there was an expression of weariness on his face, for in the intervals between his mad fits he had but little rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was naturally a kind-hearted man, and the troubles that reigned in France, the constant contention among the great lords, and even among the members of his own family, were a constant source of distress to him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading On being ushered into the royal apartment Guy was led up to the king, who was seated in a large arm-chair.
