adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
AccordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly Bertier telegraphed a wholesale order, which taxed the resources of the manufacturers and caused much complaint from some customers whose work was unaccountably delayed.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The automobile which he was obliged to order for the mysterious marquise put other ideas into his head.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
Bertier
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From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
Brewster
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From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Accordingly Bertier telegraphed a wholesale order, which taxed the resources of the manufacturers and caused much complaint from some customers whose work was unaccountably delayed.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
coachesnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪz/
plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
coachingnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/
the job of a professional coach
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Accordingly Bertier telegraphed a wholesale order, which taxed the resources of the manufacturers and caused much complaint from some customers whose work was unaccountably delayed.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
creditnounUS /ˈkredət/
approval
From this reading Looking into the matter, he found that they would have to be purchased outright, as the renting of five machines would put his credit to too severe a test.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading Accordingly Bertier telegraphed a wholesale order, which taxed the resources of the manufacturers and caused much complaint from some customers whose work was unaccountably delayed.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Accordingly Bertier telegraphed a wholesale order, which taxed the resources of the manufacturers and caused much complaint from some customers whose work was unaccountably delayed.
fairylandnounUS /ˈferilænd/
something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Looking into the matter, he found that they would have to be purchased outright, as the renting of five machines would put his credit to too severe a test.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The automobile which he was obliged to order for the mysterious marquise put other ideas into his head.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Looking into the matter, he found that they would have to be purchased outright, as the renting of five machines would put his credit to too severe a test.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Looking into the matter, he found that they would have to be purchased outright, as the renting of five machines would put his credit to too severe a test.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
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 The automobile which he was obliged to order for the mysterious marquise put other ideas into his head.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The automobile which he was obliged to order for the mysterious marquise put other ideas into his head.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The automobile which he was obliged to order for the mysterious marquise put other ideas into his head.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The automobile which he was obliged to order for the mysterious marquise put other ideas into his head.
invadeverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪd/
march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
ItalynounUS /ˈɪtəli/
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
LookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking into the matter, he found that they would have to be purchased outright, as the renting of five machines would put his credit to too severe a test.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Looking into the matter, he found that they would have to be purchased outright, as the renting of five machines would put his credit to too severe a test.
manufacturersnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərərz/
plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading Accordingly Bertier telegraphed a wholesale order, which taxed the resources of the manufacturers and caused much complaint from some customers whose work was unaccountably delayed.
marquisenoun
a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
From this reading The automobile which he was obliged to order for the mysterious marquise put other ideas into his head.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Looking into the matter, he found that they would have to be purchased outright, as the renting of five machines would put his credit to too severe a test.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Accordingly Bertier telegraphed a wholesale order, which taxed the resources of the manufacturers and caused much complaint from some customers whose work was unaccountably delayed.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading The automobile which he was obliged to order for the mysterious marquise put other ideas into his head.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The automobile which he was obliged to order for the mysterious marquise put other ideas into his head.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
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 automobile which he was obliged to order for the mysterious marquise put other ideas into his head.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The automobile which he was obliged to order for the mysterious marquise put other ideas into his head.
outrightadverbUS /ˈaʊˈtraɪt/
without restrictions or stipulations or further payments
From this reading Looking into the matter, he found that they would have to be purchased outright, as the renting of five machines would put his credit to too severe a test.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
peacefulnessnounUS /ˈpiːsfəlnəs/
a state that is calm and tranquil
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
PEASANTSnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
PRINCEnounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Looking into the matter, he found that they would have to be purchased outright, as the renting of five machines would put his credit to too severe a test.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The automobile which he was obliged to order for the mysterious marquise put other ideas into his head.
rentingnounUS /ˈrentɪŋ/
the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car)
From this reading Looking into the matter, he found that they would have to be purchased outright, as the renting of five machines would put his credit to too severe a test.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Accordingly Bertier telegraphed a wholesale order, which taxed the resources of the manufacturers and caused much complaint from some customers whose work was unaccountably delayed.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Looking into the matter, he found that they would have to be purchased outright, as the renting of five machines would put his credit to too severe a test.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Accordingly Bertier telegraphed a wholesale order, which taxed the resources of the manufacturers and caused much complaint from some customers whose work was unaccountably delayed.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
taxedverbUS /tækst/
past form of “tax” — levy a tax on
From this reading Accordingly Bertier telegraphed a wholesale order, which taxed the resources of the manufacturers and caused much complaint from some customers whose work was unaccountably delayed.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading Accordingly Bertier telegraphed a wholesale order, which taxed the resources of the manufacturers and caused much complaint from some customers whose work was unaccountably delayed.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Looking into the matter, he found that they would have to be purchased outright, as the renting of five machines would put his credit to too severe a test.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Looking into the matter, he found that they would have to be purchased outright, as the renting of five machines would put his credit to too severe a test.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Looking into the matter, he found that they would have to be purchased outright, as the renting of five machines would put his credit to too severe a test.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Looking into the matter, he found that they would have to be purchased outright, as the renting of five machines would put his credit to too severe a test.
unaccountablyadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/
in an unaccountable manner
From this reading Accordingly Bertier telegraphed a wholesale order, which taxed the resources of the manufacturers and caused much complaint from some customers whose work was unaccountably delayed.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed at once absolutely necessary to give a coaching party in Italy, and as coaches of the right kind were hard to find there, and changes of horses most uncertain, nothing could be more simple and natural than to import automobiles from Paris.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
wholesaleadverbUS /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
at a wholesale price
From this reading Accordingly Bertier telegraphed a wholesale order, which taxed the resources of the manufacturers and caused much complaint from some customers whose work was unaccountably delayed.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Accordingly Bertier telegraphed a wholesale order, which taxed the resources of the manufacturers and caused much complaint from some customers whose work was unaccountably delayed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading PRINCE AND PEASANTS The peacefulness of fairyland was something which Brewster could not afford to continue, and with Bertier he was soon planning to invade it.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Accordingly Bertier telegraphed a wholesale order, which taxed the resources of the manufacturers and caused much complaint from some customers whose work was unaccountably delayed.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Looking into the matter, he found that they would have to be purchased outright, as the renting of five machines would put his credit to too severe a test.
