adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
Algarotti
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From this reading Duke Algarotti and General Rothenberg returned to the castle much comforted by their interview with Barbarina.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Duke Algarotti and General Rothenberg returned to the castle much comforted by their interview with Barbarina.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
Barbarina
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From this reading Duke Algarotti and General Rothenberg returned to the castle much comforted by their interview with Barbarina.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Do you believe that?"
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Duke Algarotti and General Rothenberg returned to the castle much comforted by their interview with Barbarina.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Duke Algarotti and General Rothenberg returned to the castle much comforted by their interview with Barbarina.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading Duke Algarotti and General Rothenberg returned to the castle much comforted by their interview with Barbarina.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
DISTURBANCEnounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading THE DISTURBANCE IN THE THEATRE.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Duke Algarotti and General Rothenberg returned to the castle much comforted by their interview with Barbarina.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
feastnounUS /fiːst/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Duke Algarotti and General Rothenberg returned to the castle much comforted by their interview with Barbarina.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DISTURBANCE IN THE THEATRE.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Duke Algarotti and General Rothenberg returned to the castle much comforted by their interview with Barbarina.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Duke Algarotti and General Rothenberg returned to the castle much comforted by their interview with Barbarina.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
repentsverbUS /rɪˈpents/
third-person singular of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Duke Algarotti and General Rothenberg returned to the castle much comforted by their interview with Barbarina.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
Rothenberg
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From this reading Duke Algarotti and General Rothenberg returned to the castle much comforted by their interview with Barbarina.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
shakingnounUS /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you believe that?"
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISTURBANCE IN THE THEATRE.
THEATREnounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading THE DISTURBANCE IN THE THEATRE.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Duke Algarotti and General Rothenberg returned to the castle much comforted by their interview with Barbarina.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Duke Algarotti and General Rothenberg returned to the castle much comforted by their interview with Barbarina.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The Barbarina repents, and is ready to take the first step toward reconciliation," said Rothenberg; "I see the end; I will go at once and order my cook to prepare a splendid supper for the evening."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Duke Algarotti and General Rothenberg returned to the castle much comforted by their interview with Barbarina.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do not be hasty," said Algarotti, shaking his head; "you may give your cook unnecessary trouble, and the rich feast might be cold before the arrival of the king."
