adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
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 I travelled in a coach, attended by two lacqueys and a score of men-at-arms in my own livery, all commanded by Ganymede.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading My intendant himself came in another coach with my wardrobe and travelling necessaries.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading I travelled in a coach, attended by two lacqueys and a score of men-at-arms in my own livery, all commanded by Ganymede.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading My intendant himself came in another coach with my wardrobe and travelling necessaries.
coachverbUS /koʊtʃ/
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading I travelled in a coach, attended by two lacqueys and a score of men-at-arms in my own livery, all commanded by Ganymede.
commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading I travelled in a coach, attended by two lacqueys and a score of men-at-arms in my own livery, all commanded by Ganymede.
cortegenounUS /kɔːrˈteʒ/
a funeral procession
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That very day I set out.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
drasticadjectiveUS /ˈdræstɪk/
forceful and extreme and rigorous
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/
ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
GanymedenounUS /ˈɡænəmiːd/
(Greek mythology) a Trojan boy who was so beautiful that Zeus carried him away to serve as cupbearer to the gods
From this reading I travelled in a coach, attended by two lacqueys and a score of men-at-arms in my own livery, all commanded by Ganymede.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading My intendant himself came in another coach with my wardrobe and travelling necessaries.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That very day I set out.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I travelled in a coach, attended by two lacqueys and a score of men-at-arms in my own livery, all commanded by Ganymede.
intendant
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From this reading My intendant himself came in another coach with my wardrobe and travelling necessaries.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
l'Enfer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
lacqueys
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From this reading I travelled in a coach, attended by two lacqueys and a score of men-at-arms in my own livery, all commanded by Ganymede.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading I travelled in a coach, attended by two lacqueys and a score of men-at-arms in my own livery, all commanded by Ganymede.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
men-at-arms
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From this reading I travelled in a coach, attended by two lacqueys and a score of men-at-arms in my own livery, all commanded by Ganymede.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
necessaries
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From this reading My intendant himself came in another coach with my wardrobe and travelling necessaries.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I travelled in a coach, attended by two lacqueys and a score of men-at-arms in my own livery, all commanded by Ganymede.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That very day I set out.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I travelled in a coach, attended by two lacqueys and a score of men-at-arms in my own livery, all commanded by Ganymede.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
quitted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
regaladjectiveUS /ˈriːɡəl/
belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
ruenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading I travelled in a coach, attended by two lacqueys and a score of men-at-arms in my own livery, all commanded by Ganymede.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That very day I set out.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That very day I set out.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading I travelled in a coach, attended by two lacqueys and a score of men-at-arms in my own livery, all commanded by Ganymede.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading My intendant himself came in another coach with my wardrobe and travelling necessaries.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I travelled in a coach, attended by two lacqueys and a score of men-at-arms in my own livery, all commanded by Ganymede.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading That very day I set out.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading My intendant himself came in another coach with my wardrobe and travelling necessaries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were a fine and almost regal cortege as we passed down the rue de l'Enfer and quitted Paris by the Orleans gate, taking the road south.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading My intendant himself came in another coach with my wardrobe and travelling necessaries.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading For since the King was opposed to the affair, and knowing the drastic measures by which he was wont to enforce what he desired, I realized that did I linger he might find a way definitely to prevent my going.
