AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
admirernounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading This lady was a fervent admirer of the knightly gentleman, and had reason to like him, for he had once been her champion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He carried a gold-headed horsewhip under his arm.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Mr. Romfrey mounted the steps, received her greeting, and beckoned to Cecil.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This lady was a fervent admirer of the knightly gentleman, and had reason to like him, for he had once been her champion.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He carried a gold-headed horsewhip under his arm.
Cecil
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From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading This lady was a fervent admirer of the knightly gentleman, and had reason to like him, for he had once been her champion.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
CHIVALROUSadjective
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
CountessnounUS /ˈkaʊntəs/
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading This lady was a fervent admirer of the knightly gentleman, and had reason to like him, for he had once been her champion.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
GENTLEMANnounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
gold-headed
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From this reading He carried a gold-headed horsewhip under his arm.
Grancey
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From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Mr. Romfrey mounted the steps, received her greeting, and beckoned to Cecil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This lady was a fervent admirer of the knightly gentleman, and had reason to like him, for he had once been her champion.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This lady was a fervent admirer of the knightly gentleman, and had reason to like him, for he had once been her champion.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This lady was a fervent admirer of the knightly gentleman, and had reason to like him, for he had once been her champion.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This lady was a fervent admirer of the knightly gentleman, and had reason to like him, for he had once been her champion.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He carried a gold-headed horsewhip under his arm.
horsewhipnoun
a whip for controlling horses
From this reading He carried a gold-headed horsewhip under his arm.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
knightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
From this reading This lady was a fervent admirer of the knightly gentleman, and had reason to like him, for he had once been her champion.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading This lady was a fervent admirer of the knightly gentleman, and had reason to like him, for he had once been her champion.
Lespel's
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From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This lady was a fervent admirer of the knightly gentleman, and had reason to like him, for he had once been her champion.
Menai
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From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
MOTIONnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Mr. Romfrey mounted the steps, received her greeting, and beckoned to Cecil.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading This lady was a fervent admirer of the knightly gentleman, and had reason to like him, for he had once been her champion.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
race-day
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From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading This lady was a fervent admirer of the knightly gentleman, and had reason to like him, for he had once been her champion.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mr. Romfrey mounted the steps, received her greeting, and beckoned to Cecil.
Romfrey
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From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
Romfrey's
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From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
SETverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
SHOWINGnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
SteamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
steam-yacht
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Mr. Romfrey mounted the steps, received her greeting, and beckoned to Cecil.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This lady was a fervent admirer of the knightly gentleman, and had reason to like him, for he had once been her champion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He carried a gold-headed horsewhip under his arm.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Steam was up, and the countess was off for a cruise in the Channel, as it was not a race-day, but seeing Mr. Romfrey’s hand raised, she spoke to Cecil, and immediately gave orders to wait for the boat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHOWING A CHIVALROUS GENTLEMAN SET IN MOTION About noon the day following, on board the steam-yacht of the Countess of Menai, Cecil was very much astonished to see Mr. Romfrey descending into a boat hard by, from Grancey Lespel’s hired cutter.
