adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
arm-chair
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From this reading Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pyramus, as usual, was away, and Barbara had taken care that no one should interrupt them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Pyramus, as usual, was away, and Barbara had taken care that no one should interrupt them.
Barbara
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From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Pyramus, as usual, was away, and Barbara had taken care that no one should interrupt them.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
confusedadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
DeepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
DonanounUS /ˈdoʊnə/
a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman
From this reading She had informed him of Dona Magdalena's letter, and that it took her to the Emperor's residence in San Yuste.
Emperor'snounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading She had informed him of Dona Magdalena's letter, and that it took her to the Emperor's residence in San Yuste.
entreatynounUS /enˈtriːti/
earnest or urgent request
From this reading Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading At that point her friend's fresh tidings began.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At that point her friend's fresh tidings began.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had informed him of Dona Magdalena's letter, and that it took her to the Emperor's residence in San Yuste.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading She had informed him of Dona Magdalena's letter, and that it took her to the Emperor's residence in San Yuste.
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading Pyramus, as usual, was away, and Barbara had taken care that no one should interrupt them.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had informed him of Dona Magdalena's letter, and that it took her to the Emperor's residence in San Yuste.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She had informed him of Dona Magdalena's letter, and that it took her to the Emperor's residence in San Yuste.
Magdalena's
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From this reading She had informed him of Dona Magdalena's letter, and that it took her to the Emperor's residence in San Yuste.
medleynounUS /ˈmedli/
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Pyramus, as usual, was away, and Barbara had taken care that no one should interrupt them.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had informed him of Dona Magdalena's letter, and that it took her to the Emperor's residence in San Yuste.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Pyramus, as usual, was away, and Barbara had taken care that no one should interrupt them.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At that point her friend's fresh tidings began.
Pyramus
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From this reading Pyramus, as usual, was away, and Barbara had taken care that no one should interrupt them.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading She had informed him of Dona Magdalena's letter, and that it took her to the Emperor's residence in San Yuste.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had informed him of Dona Magdalena's letter, and that it took her to the Emperor's residence in San Yuste.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had informed him of Dona Magdalena's letter, and that it took her to the Emperor's residence in San Yuste.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Pyramus, as usual, was away, and Barbara had taken care that no one should interrupt them.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
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 Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Pyramus, as usual, was away, and Barbara had taken care that no one should interrupt them.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pyramus, as usual, was away, and Barbara had taken care that no one should interrupt them.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Pyramus, as usual, was away, and Barbara had taken care that no one should interrupt them.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading At that point her friend's fresh tidings began.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She had informed him of Dona Magdalena's letter, and that it took her to the Emperor's residence in San Yuste.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Pyramus, as usual, was away, and Barbara had taken care that no one should interrupt them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pyramus, as usual, was away, and Barbara had taken care that no one should interrupt them.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
WolfnounUS /wʊlf/
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading The following afternoon Wolf sought Barbara again, and now for the first time succeeded in relating regularly and clearly what, constantly interrupted by her impatience, he had told in a confused medley the day before.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Deep silence pervaded the comfortable room, and Wolf had seated himself in the arm-chair opposite to the young wife when, at her entreaty, he began to tell the story again.
Yuste
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had informed him of Dona Magdalena's letter, and that it took her to the Emperor's residence in San Yuste.
