adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A young gentleman, followed by three lackeys, entered and asked for Mademoiselle de Lorme.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A young gentleman, followed by three lackeys, entered and asked for Mademoiselle de Lorme.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
EnormousadjectiveUS /ɪˈnɔːrməs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A young gentleman, followed by three lackeys, entered and asked for Mademoiselle de Lorme.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A young gentleman, followed by three lackeys, entered and asked for Mademoiselle de Lorme.
footmen
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From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A young gentleman, followed by three lackeys, entered and asked for Mademoiselle de Lorme.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading A young gentleman, followed by three lackeys, entered and asked for Mademoiselle de Lorme.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wore a long rapier, ornamented with pink ribbon.
high-heeled
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From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
lackeysnounUS /ˈlækiz/
plural of “lackey” — a male servant (especially a footman)
From this reading A young gentleman, followed by three lackeys, entered and asked for Mademoiselle de Lorme.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He wore a long rapier, ornamented with pink ribbon.
Lorme
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From this reading A young gentleman, followed by three lackeys, entered and asked for Mademoiselle de Lorme.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
MademoisellenounUS /ˌmædəməˈzel/
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading A young gentleman, followed by three lackeys, entered and asked for Mademoiselle de Lorme.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading He wore a long rapier, ornamented with pink ribbon.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
Palais
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From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
pinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading He wore a long rapier, ornamented with pink ribbon.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
rapiernounUS /ˈreɪpiər/
a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
From this reading He wore a long rapier, ornamented with pink ribbon.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
READINGnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading He wore a long rapier, ornamented with pink ribbon.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
shoesnounUS /ʃuːz/
a particular situation
From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
ShortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
stavesnounUS /steɪvz/
plural of “stave” — (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE READING Shortly after the events just narrated, at the corner of the Palais- Royal, at a small and pretty house, numerous carriages were seen to draw up, and a door, reached by three steps, frequently to open.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Enormous bows of the same color on his high-heeled shoes almost entirely concealed his feet, which after the fashion of the day he turned very much out.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The neighbors often came to their windows to complain of the noise made at so late an hour of the night, despite the fear of robbers; and the patrol often stopped in surprise, and passed on only when they saw at each carriage ten or twelve footmen, armed with staves and carrying torches.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore a long rapier, ornamented with pink ribbon.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young gentleman, followed by three lackeys, entered and asked for Mademoiselle de Lorme.
