AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH MY HAIR CAUSES A LOT OF THINGS You go to Trulyruralania from Charing Cross.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading She blushed on seeing me--but, I was told afterwards, declined being introduced to me on any account.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She blushed on seeing me--but, I was told afterwards, declined being introduced to me on any account.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, I thought nothing of this, and went on to Bock, the next station to Kohlslau.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She blushed on seeing me--but, I was told afterwards, declined being introduced to me on any account.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the little inn in the forest I was informed I was just in time to see the coronation of the new king the next day.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She blushed on seeing me--but, I was told afterwards, declined being introduced to me on any account.
Beljambe
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From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading She blushed on seeing me--but, I was told afterwards, declined being introduced to me on any account.
BocknounUS /bɑːk/
a very strong lager traditionally brewed in the fall and aged through the winter for consumption in the spring
From this reading However, I thought nothing of this, and went on to Bock, the next station to Kohlslau.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She blushed on seeing me--but, I was told afterwards, declined being introduced to me on any account.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
CAUSESnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading IN WHICH MY HAIR CAUSES A LOT OF THINGS You go to Trulyruralania from Charing Cross.
Charing
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From this reading IN WHICH MY HAIR CAUSES A LOT OF THINGS You go to Trulyruralania from Charing Cross.
coronationnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
the ceremony of installing a new monarch
From this reading At the little inn in the forest I was informed I was just in time to see the coronation of the new king the next day.
CrossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading IN WHICH MY HAIR CAUSES A LOT OF THINGS You go to Trulyruralania from Charing Cross.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At the little inn in the forest I was informed I was just in time to see the coronation of the new king the next day.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading She blushed on seeing me--but, I was told afterwards, declined being introduced to me on any account.
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
Flirtia
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From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading At the little inn in the forest I was informed I was just in time to see the coronation of the new king the next day.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN WHICH MY HAIR CAUSES A LOT OF THINGS You go to Trulyruralania from Charing Cross.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IN WHICH MY HAIR CAUSES A LOT OF THINGS You go to Trulyruralania from Charing Cross.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
HAIRnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading IN WHICH MY HAIR CAUSES A LOT OF THINGS You go to Trulyruralania from Charing Cross.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH MY HAIR CAUSES A LOT OF THINGS You go to Trulyruralania from Charing Cross.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading At the little inn in the forest I was informed I was just in time to see the coronation of the new king the next day.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading She blushed on seeing me--but, I was told afterwards, declined being introduced to me on any account.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading At the little inn in the forest I was informed I was just in time to see the coronation of the new king the next day.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading At the little inn in the forest I was informed I was just in time to see the coronation of the new king the next day.
Kohlslau
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From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the little inn in the forest I was informed I was just in time to see the coronation of the new king the next day.
LOTnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading IN WHICH MY HAIR CAUSES A LOT OF THINGS You go to Trulyruralania from Charing Cross.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She blushed on seeing me--but, I was told afterwards, declined being introduced to me on any account.
MichaelnounUS /ˈmaɪkəl/
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
Mlle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN WHICH MY HAIR CAUSES A LOT OF THINGS You go to Trulyruralania from Charing Cross.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At the little inn in the forest I was informed I was just in time to see the coronation of the new king the next day.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading However, I thought nothing of this, and went on to Bock, the next station to Kohlslau.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading However, I thought nothing of this, and went on to Bock, the next station to Kohlslau.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH MY HAIR CAUSES A LOT OF THINGS You go to Trulyruralania from Charing Cross.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She blushed on seeing me--but, I was told afterwards, declined being introduced to me on any account.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
pickedverbUS /pɪkt/
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At the little inn in the forest I was informed I was just in time to see the coronation of the new king the next day.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading She blushed on seeing me--but, I was told afterwards, declined being introduced to me on any account.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She blushed on seeing me--but, I was told afterwards, declined being introduced to me on any account.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading However, I thought nothing of this, and went on to Bock, the next station to Kohlslau.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
THINGSnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading IN WHICH MY HAIR CAUSES A LOT OF THINGS You go to Trulyruralania from Charing Cross.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However, I thought nothing of this, and went on to Bock, the next station to Kohlslau.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading However, I thought nothing of this, and went on to Bock, the next station to Kohlslau.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the little inn in the forest I was informed I was just in time to see the coronation of the new king the next day.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH MY HAIR CAUSES A LOT OF THINGS You go to Trulyruralania from Charing Cross.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She blushed on seeing me--but, I was told afterwards, declined being introduced to me on any account.
Trulyruralania
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH MY HAIR CAUSES A LOT OF THINGS You go to Trulyruralania from Charing Cross.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading However, I thought nothing of this, and went on to Bock, the next station to Kohlslau.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH MY HAIR CAUSES A LOT OF THINGS You go to Trulyruralania from Charing Cross.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In passing through Paris we picked up Mlle. Beljambe, who was going to Kohlslau, the capital of Trulyruralania, to marry the Grand Duke Michael, who, however, as I was informed, was in love with the Princess Flirtia.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading IN WHICH MY HAIR CAUSES A LOT OF THINGS You go to Trulyruralania from Charing Cross.
