adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Really?” said Eva, with a sarcastic intonation he had not believed possible in so sweet a voice.
Ach
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From this reading “Ach, you are onfair,” exclaimed the Baron.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading But, alas! the Baron was learning that if Amaryllis pouts, the shadiest corner may prove too warm.
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 It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
AmaryllisnounUS /ˌæmərˈɪləs/
bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers
From this reading But, alas! the Baron was learning that if Amaryllis pouts, the shadiest corner may prove too warm.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
arbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Ach, you are onfair,” exclaimed the Baron.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading “Ach, you are onfair,” exclaimed the Baron.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “Really?” said Eva, with a sarcastic intonation he had not believed possible in so sweet a voice.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading But, alas! the Baron was learning that if Amaryllis pouts, the shadiest corner may prove too warm.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
Eva
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From this reading “Really?” said Eva, with a sarcastic intonation he had not believed possible in so sweet a voice.
EverythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything, in fact, had presaged the pleasantest of tete-a-tetes.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Ach, you are onfair,” exclaimed the Baron.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Everything, in fact, had presaged the pleasantest of tete-a-tetes.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
guaranteedverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiːd/
past form of “guarantee” — give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Really?” said Eva, with a sarcastic intonation he had not believed possible in so sweet a voice.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Really?” said Eva, with a sarcastic intonation he had not believed possible in so sweet a voice.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But, alas! the Baron was learning that if Amaryllis pouts, the shadiest corner may prove too warm.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Really?” said Eva, with a sarcastic intonation he had not believed possible in so sweet a voice.
intonationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈneɪʃən/
rise and fall of the voice pitch
From this reading “Really?” said Eva, with a sarcastic intonation he had not believed possible in so sweet a voice.
intrudersnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdərz/
plural of “intruder” — someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading But, alas! the Baron was learning that if Amaryllis pouts, the shadiest corner may prove too warm.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But, alas! the Baron was learning that if Amaryllis pouts, the shadiest corner may prove too warm.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Really?” said Eva, with a sarcastic intonation he had not believed possible in so sweet a voice.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everything, in fact, had presaged the pleasantest of tete-a-tetes.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
onfair
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From this reading “Ach, you are onfair,” exclaimed the Baron.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
pleasantest
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From this reading Everything, in fact, had presaged the pleasantest of tete-a-tetes.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “Really?” said Eva, with a sarcastic intonation he had not believed possible in so sweet a voice.
poutsnounUS /paʊts/
plural of “pout” — a disdainful grimace
From this reading But, alas! the Baron was learning that if Amaryllis pouts, the shadiest corner may prove too warm.
presagedverbUS /ˈpresɪdʒd/
past form of “presage” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading Everything, in fact, had presaged the pleasantest of tete-a-tetes.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
protectverbUS /prəˈtekt/
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading But, alas! the Baron was learning that if Amaryllis pouts, the shadiest corner may prove too warm.
ReallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Really?” said Eva, with a sarcastic intonation he had not believed possible in so sweet a voice.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Really?” said Eva, with a sarcastic intonation he had not believed possible in so sweet a voice.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading “Really?” said Eva, with a sarcastic intonation he had not believed possible in so sweet a voice.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
shadiest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, alas! the Baron was learning that if Amaryllis pouts, the shadiest corner may prove too warm.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Really?” said Eva, with a sarcastic intonation he had not believed possible in so sweet a voice.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “Really?” said Eva, with a sarcastic intonation he had not believed possible in so sweet a voice.
tete-a-tetes
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From this reading Everything, in fact, had presaged the pleasantest of tete-a-tetes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, alas! the Baron was learning that if Amaryllis pouts, the shadiest corner may prove too warm.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Ach, you are onfair,” exclaimed the Baron.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But, alas! the Baron was learning that if Amaryllis pouts, the shadiest corner may prove too warm.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Really?” said Eva, with a sarcastic intonation he had not believed possible in so sweet a voice.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading But, alas! the Baron was learning that if Amaryllis pouts, the shadiest corner may prove too warm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the day following the luncheon at Lincoln Lodge, and they were once more seated in the shady arbor: this time the Count had guaranteed not only to leave them uninterrupted by his own presence, but to protect the garden from all other intruders.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Really?” said Eva, with a sarcastic intonation he had not believed possible in so sweet a voice.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Ach, you are onfair,” exclaimed the Baron.
