adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading So he adorned the description of his ride as an envoy most generously with many partially invented details.
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 Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
Barbara
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From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
connoisseurnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːr/
an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading So he adorned the description of his ride as an envoy most generously with many partially invented details.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading So he adorned the description of his ride as an envoy most generously with many partially invented details.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
envoynounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading So he adorned the description of his ride as an envoy most generously with many partially invented details.
estimableadjectiveUS /ˈestəməbəl/
deserving of respect or high regard
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
excursionists
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From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading So he adorned the description of his ride as an envoy most generously with many partially invented details.
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading So he adorned the description of his ride as an envoy most generously with many partially invented details.
Kastenmayr
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From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
lendingnounUS /ˈlendɪŋ/
disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
MajestynounUS /ˈmædʒəsti/
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
Malfalconnet
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From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading So he adorned the description of his ride as an envoy most generously with many partially invented details.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading So he adorned the description of his ride as an envoy most generously with many partially invented details.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading So he adorned the description of his ride as an envoy most generously with many partially invented details.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
personages
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From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
Ratisbon
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From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading So he adorned the description of his ride as an envoy most generously with many partially invented details.
ridiculousadjectiveUS /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
Schlumperger
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From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he adorned the description of his ride as an envoy most generously with many partially invented details.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
TimenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He knew that his Majesty did not like waiting, and the quarter of an hour which Barbara had mentioned might easily become a longer period.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading But he gained his object, for the impatient monarch listened gladly, and all the more willingly in proportion to the more brilliant eloquence with which the clever connoisseur of mankind placed Barbara in contrast to all the obscure, insignificant, and ridiculous personages whom he pretended to have met.
wingsnounUS /wɪŋz/
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Baron Malfalconnet possessed the gift of lending Time wings and using the simplest incident as the foundation for an entertaining story.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading So he adorned the description of his ride as an envoy most generously with many partially invented details.
WolfnounUS /wʊlf/
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Wolf, Herr Peter Schlumperger, Frau Kastenmayr, his estimable sister, and the party of Ratisbon excursionists, upon whom he had scarcely bestowed a passing glance, all played a large and by no means enviable part.
