adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I am afraid he won't desert us.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am selfish enoff to hope he vill not gom at all!” exclaimed the Baron.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I am selfish enoff to hope he vill not gom at all!” exclaimed the Baron.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Tulliwuddle is very late,” said Essington; “but he's a devilish casual gentleman in all matters.”
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading “Tulliwuddle is very late,” said Essington; “but he's a devilish casual gentleman in all matters.”
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading “Unfortunately he has had the doubtful taste to conceive a curiously high opinion of myself.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading “Unfortunately he has had the doubtful taste to conceive a curiously high opinion of myself.
desertverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading I am afraid he won't desert us.
devilishadjectiveUS /ˈdevlɪʃ/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading “Tulliwuddle is very late,” said Essington; “but he's a devilish casual gentleman in all matters.”
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading “Unfortunately he has had the doubtful taste to conceive a curiously high opinion of myself.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
enoff
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From this reading “I am selfish enoff to hope he vill not gom at all!” exclaimed the Baron.
Essington
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From this reading “Tulliwuddle is very late,” said Essington; “but he's a devilish casual gentleman in all matters.”
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “I am selfish enoff to hope he vill not gom at all!” exclaimed the Baron.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading “Tulliwuddle is very late,” said Essington; “but he's a devilish casual gentleman in all matters.”
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
gom
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From this reading “I am selfish enoff to hope he vill not gom at all!” exclaimed the Baron.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Unfortunately he has had the doubtful taste to conceive a curiously high opinion of myself.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Unfortunately he has had the doubtful taste to conceive a curiously high opinion of myself.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am selfish enoff to hope he vill not gom at all!” exclaimed the Baron.
he's
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From this reading “Tulliwuddle is very late,” said Essington; “but he's a devilish casual gentleman in all matters.”
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Unfortunately he has had the doubtful taste to conceive a curiously high opinion of myself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I am selfish enoff to hope he vill not gom at all!” exclaimed the Baron.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am selfish enoff to hope he vill not gom at all!” exclaimed the Baron.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Tulliwuddle is very late,” said Essington; “but he's a devilish casual gentleman in all matters.”
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “Tulliwuddle is very late,” said Essington; “but he's a devilish casual gentleman in all matters.”
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Tulliwuddle is very late,” said Essington; “but he's a devilish casual gentleman in all matters.”
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “Unfortunately he has had the doubtful taste to conceive a curiously high opinion of myself.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I am selfish enoff to hope he vill not gom at all!” exclaimed the Baron.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “Unfortunately he has had the doubtful taste to conceive a curiously high opinion of myself.
platenounUS /pleɪt/
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
radiantlyadverb
in a radiant manner
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Tulliwuddle is very late,” said Essington; “but he's a devilish casual gentleman in all matters.”
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading “I am selfish enoff to hope he vill not gom at all!” exclaimed the Baron.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading “Unfortunately he has had the doubtful taste to conceive a curiously high opinion of myself.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am selfish enoff to hope he vill not gom at all!” exclaimed the Baron.
Tulliwuddle
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From this reading “Tulliwuddle is very late,” said Essington; “but he's a devilish casual gentleman in all matters.”
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading “Unfortunately he has had the doubtful taste to conceive a curiously high opinion of myself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am afraid he won't desert us.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “Tulliwuddle is very late,” said Essington; “but he's a devilish casual gentleman in all matters.”
vill
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From this reading “I am selfish enoff to hope he vill not gom at all!” exclaimed the Baron.
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With mirrors reflecting a myriad lights, with the hum of voices, the rustle of satin and lace, the hurrying steps of waiters, the bubbling of laughter, of life, and of wine--all these on each side of them, and a plate, a foaming glass, and a friend in front, the Baron and his host smiled radiantly down upon less favored mortals.
won't
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From this reading I am afraid he won't desert us.
