adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
ambernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Upon a violet carpet of velvet was represented the marriage of Cupid and Psyche.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading The ceiling, carved in the deep honeycomb fashion of the Saracens, was richly gilt and picked out in violet.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading The ceiling, carved in the deep honeycomb fashion of the Saracens, was richly gilt and picked out in violet.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
Colonna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
CupidnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
From this reading Upon a violet carpet of velvet was represented the marriage of Cupid and Psyche.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The ceiling, carved in the deep honeycomb fashion of the Saracens, was richly gilt and picked out in violet.
Delaroche
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
FairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The ceiling, carved in the deep honeycomb fashion of the Saracens, was richly gilt and picked out in violet.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
gardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The ceiling, carved in the deep honeycomb fashion of the Saracens, was richly gilt and picked out in violet.
gracefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪsfəl/
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
heroinesnounUS /ˈheroʊənz/
plural of “heroine” — the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
honeycombverbUS /ˈhʌnikoʊm/
carve a honeycomb pattern into
From this reading The ceiling, carved in the deep honeycomb fashion of the Saracens, was richly gilt and picked out in violet.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Upon a violet carpet of velvet was represented the marriage of Cupid and Psyche.
mergingnounUS /ˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
the act of joining together as one
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
Monmouth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
offspringnounUS /ˈɔːfsprɪŋ/
the immediate descendants of a person
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The ceiling, carved in the deep honeycomb fashion of the Saracens, was richly gilt and picked out in violet.
paintedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪntɪd/
coated with paint
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
pickedverbUS /pɪkt/
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The ceiling, carved in the deep honeycomb fashion of the Saracens, was richly gilt and picked out in violet.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
PsychenounUS /ˈsaɪki/
that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Upon a violet carpet of velvet was represented the marriage of Cupid and Psyche.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Upon a violet carpet of velvet was represented the marriage of Cupid and Psyche.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading The ceiling, carved in the deep honeycomb fashion of the Saracens, was richly gilt and picked out in violet.
Rigby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
SaracensnounUS /ˈserəsənz/
plural of “saracen” — (historically) a member of the nomadic people of the Syrian and Arabian deserts at the time of the Roman Empire
From this reading The ceiling, carved in the deep honeycomb fashion of the Saracens, was richly gilt and picked out in violet.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
superintendencenoun
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon a violet carpet of velvet was represented the marriage of Cupid and Psyche.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Upon a violet carpet of velvet was represented the marriage of Cupid and Psyche.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading The ceiling, carved in the deep honeycomb fashion of the Saracens, was richly gilt and picked out in violet.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Fair forms, heroes and heroines in dazzling costume, the offspring of chivalry merging into what is commonly styled civilisation, moved in graceful or fantastic groups amid palaces and gardens.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lady Monmouth was reclining on a sofa in that beautiful boudoir which had been fitted up under the superintendence of Mr. Rigby, but as he then believed for the Princess Colonna.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The walls were hung with amber satin, painted by Delaroche with such subjects as might be expected from his brilliant and picturesque pencil.
