adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the men who was supporting my adversary, a big, sun-burned man, in a pith helmet, shook his head violently.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading One of the men who was supporting my adversary, a big, sun-burned man, in a pith helmet, shook his head violently.
Aide-de-Campnoun
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading “I am Baron Herbert Von Ritter,” he said “late Aide-de-Camp to his Majesty, the King of Bavaria.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am Baron Herbert Von Ritter,” he said “late Aide-de-Camp to his Majesty, the King of Bavaria.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before I could answer, Von Ritter had removed his hat and was bowing violently from his saddle.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Before I could answer, Von Ritter had removed his hat and was bowing violently from his saddle.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you are not satisfied, Captain Miller and myself will do ourselves the honor of calling on your friends.”
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading “I am Baron Herbert Von Ritter,” he said “late Aide-de-Camp to his Majesty, the King of Bavaria.
BavarianounUS /bəˈveriə/
a state in southern Germany famous for its beer; site of an automobile factory
From this reading “I am Baron Herbert Von Ritter,” he said “late Aide-de-Camp to his Majesty, the King of Bavaria.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before I could answer, Von Ritter had removed his hat and was bowing violently from his saddle.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One of the men who was supporting my adversary, a big, sun-burned man, in a pith helmet, shook his head violently.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading Before I could answer, Von Ritter had removed his hat and was bowing violently from his saddle.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading If you are not satisfied, Captain Miller and myself will do ourselves the honor of calling on your friends.”
calmedverbUS /kɑːmd/
past form of “calm” — make calm or still
From this reading His manner was so grand that it quite calmed me to hear him.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading If you are not satisfied, Captain Miller and myself will do ourselves the honor of calling on your friends.”
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before I could answer, Von Ritter had removed his hat and was bowing violently from his saddle.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If you are not satisfied, Captain Miller and myself will do ourselves the honor of calling on your friends.”
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If you are not satisfied, Captain Miller and myself will do ourselves the honor of calling on your friends.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before I could answer, Von Ritter had removed his hat and was bowing violently from his saddle.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading His manner was so grand that it quite calmed me to hear him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before I could answer, Von Ritter had removed his hat and was bowing violently from his saddle.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Before I could answer, Von Ritter had removed his hat and was bowing violently from his saddle.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am Baron Herbert Von Ritter,” he said “late Aide-de-Camp to his Majesty, the King of Bavaria.
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 One of the men who was supporting my adversary, a big, sun-burned man, in a pith helmet, shook his head violently.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading His manner was so grand that it quite calmed me to hear him.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading One of the men who was supporting my adversary, a big, sun-burned man, in a pith helmet, shook his head violently.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “I am Baron Herbert Von Ritter,” he said “late Aide-de-Camp to his Majesty, the King of Bavaria.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His manner was so grand that it quite calmed me to hear him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before I could answer, Von Ritter had removed his hat and was bowing violently from his saddle.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading If you are not satisfied, Captain Miller and myself will do ourselves the honor of calling on your friends.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before I could answer, Von Ritter had removed his hat and was bowing violently from his saddle.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you are not satisfied, Captain Miller and myself will do ourselves the honor of calling on your friends.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One of the men who was supporting my adversary, a big, sun-burned man, in a pith helmet, shook his head violently.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His manner was so grand that it quite calmed me to hear him.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “I am Baron Herbert Von Ritter,” he said “late Aide-de-Camp to his Majesty, the King of Bavaria.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “I am Baron Herbert Von Ritter,” he said “late Aide-de-Camp to his Majesty, the King of Bavaria.
MajestynounUS /ˈmædʒəsti/
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading “I am Baron Herbert Von Ritter,” he said “late Aide-de-Camp to his Majesty, the King of Bavaria.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One of the men who was supporting my adversary, a big, sun-burned man, in a pith helmet, shook his head violently.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His manner was so grand that it quite calmed me to hear him.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His manner was so grand that it quite calmed me to hear him.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading One of the men who was supporting my adversary, a big, sun-burned man, in a pith helmet, shook his head violently.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading If you are not satisfied, Captain Miller and myself will do ourselves the honor of calling on your friends.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading One of the men who was supporting my adversary, a big, sun-burned man, in a pith helmet, shook his head violently.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading If you are not satisfied, Captain Miller and myself will do ourselves the honor of calling on your friends.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If you are not satisfied, Captain Miller and myself will do ourselves the honor of calling on your friends.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am Baron Herbert Von Ritter,” he said “late Aide-de-Camp to his Majesty, the King of Bavaria.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If you are not satisfied, Captain Miller and myself will do ourselves the honor of calling on your friends.”
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the men who was supporting my adversary, a big, sun-burned man, in a pith helmet, shook his head violently.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading If you are not satisfied, Captain Miller and myself will do ourselves the honor of calling on your friends.”
pithnounUS /pɪθ/
soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants
From this reading One of the men who was supporting my adversary, a big, sun-burned man, in a pith helmet, shook his head violently.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His manner was so grand that it quite calmed me to hear him.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Before I could answer, Von Ritter had removed his hat and was bowing violently from his saddle.
Ritter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before I could answer, Von Ritter had removed his hat and was bowing violently from his saddle.
saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/
put a saddle on
From this reading Before I could answer, Von Ritter had removed his hat and was bowing violently from his saddle.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am Baron Herbert Von Ritter,” he said “late Aide-de-Camp to his Majesty, the King of Bavaria.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading If you are not satisfied, Captain Miller and myself will do ourselves the honor of calling on your friends.”
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading One of the men who was supporting my adversary, a big, sun-burned man, in a pith helmet, shook his head violently.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His manner was so grand that it quite calmed me to hear him.
sun-burned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the men who was supporting my adversary, a big, sun-burned man, in a pith helmet, shook his head violently.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading One of the men who was supporting my adversary, a big, sun-burned man, in a pith helmet, shook his head violently.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His manner was so grand that it quite calmed me to hear him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I am Baron Herbert Von Ritter,” he said “late Aide-de-Camp to his Majesty, the King of Bavaria.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am Baron Herbert Von Ritter,” he said “late Aide-de-Camp to his Majesty, the King of Bavaria.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading Before I could answer, Von Ritter had removed his hat and was bowing violently from his saddle.
Von
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before I could answer, Von Ritter had removed his hat and was bowing violently from his saddle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before I could answer, Von Ritter had removed his hat and was bowing violently from his saddle.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading One of the men who was supporting my adversary, a big, sun-burned man, in a pith helmet, shook his head violently.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you are not satisfied, Captain Miller and myself will do ourselves the honor of calling on your friends.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you are not satisfied, Captain Miller and myself will do ourselves the honor of calling on your friends.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you are not satisfied, Captain Miller and myself will do ourselves the honor of calling on your friends.”
