andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Passing around to the servants' entrance of the palace, Maximilian sent in his card to the Master of the Servants, who soon appeared, bowing deferentially to my friend.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Passing around to the servants' entrance of the palace, Maximilian sent in his card to the Master of the Servants, who soon appeared, bowing deferentially to my friend.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Satisfied with his search, he turned to Rudolph, as the Master of the Servants was called, and handed him the message he had received, which gave the history of Estella.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Mounting to one of the electrical railroads, we were soon at the house of the Prince.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading Passing around to the servants' entrance of the palace, Maximilian sent in his card to the Master of the Servants, who soon appeared, bowing deferentially to my friend.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Satisfied with his search, he turned to Rudolph, as the Master of the Servants was called, and handed him the message he had received, which gave the history of Estella.
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Passing around to the servants' entrance of the palace, Maximilian sent in his card to the Master of the Servants, who soon appeared, bowing deferentially to my friend.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
deferentiallyadverb
in a servile manner
From this reading Passing around to the servants' entrance of the palace, Maximilian sent in his card to the Master of the Servants, who soon appeared, bowing deferentially to my friend.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Mounting to one of the electrical railroads, we were soon at the house of the Prince.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Passing around to the servants' entrance of the palace, Maximilian sent in his card to the Master of the Servants, who soon appeared, bowing deferentially to my friend.
Estella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Satisfied with his search, he turned to Rudolph, as the Master of the Servants was called, and handed him the message he had received, which gave the history of Estella.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Passing around to the servants' entrance of the palace, Maximilian sent in his card to the Master of the Servants, who soon appeared, bowing deferentially to my friend.
furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Satisfied with his search, he turned to Rudolph, as the Master of the Servants was called, and handed him the message he had received, which gave the history of Estella.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Satisfied with his search, he turned to Rudolph, as the Master of the Servants was called, and handed him the message he had received, which gave the history of Estella.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Satisfied with his search, he turned to Rudolph, as the Master of the Servants was called, and handed him the message he had received, which gave the history of Estella.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Satisfied with his search, he turned to Rudolph, as the Master of the Servants was called, and handed him the message he had received, which gave the history of Estella.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Passing around to the servants' entrance of the palace, Maximilian sent in his card to the Master of the Servants, who soon appeared, bowing deferentially to my friend.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Satisfied with his search, he turned to Rudolph, as the Master of the Servants was called, and handed him the message he had received, which gave the history of Estella.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Mounting to one of the electrical railroads, we were soon at the house of the Prince.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Passing around to the servants' entrance of the palace, Maximilian sent in his card to the Master of the Servants, who soon appeared, bowing deferentially to my friend.
INTERVIEWverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Mounting to one of the electrical railroads, we were soon at the house of the Prince.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We were ushered into his private room.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Passing around to the servants' entrance of the palace, Maximilian sent in his card to the Master of the Servants, who soon appeared, bowing deferentially to my friend.
Maximilian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Passing around to the servants' entrance of the palace, Maximilian sent in his card to the Master of the Servants, who soon appeared, bowing deferentially to my friend.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Satisfied with his search, he turned to Rudolph, as the Master of the Servants was called, and handed him the message he had received, which gave the history of Estella.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
MountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Mounting to one of the electrical railroads, we were soon at the house of the Prince.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Passing around to the servants' entrance of the palace, Maximilian sent in his card to the Master of the Servants, who soon appeared, bowing deferentially to my friend.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Mounting to one of the electrical railroads, we were soon at the house of the Prince.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Mounting to one of the electrical railroads, we were soon at the house of the Prince.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Passing around to the servants' entrance of the palace, Maximilian sent in his card to the Master of the Servants, who soon appeared, bowing deferentially to my friend.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
PassingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Passing around to the servants' entrance of the palace, Maximilian sent in his card to the Master of the Servants, who soon appeared, bowing deferentially to my friend.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Mounting to one of the electrical railroads, we were soon at the house of the Prince.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading We were ushered into his private room.
railroadsnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊdz/
plural of “railroad” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Mounting to one of the electrical railroads, we were soon at the house of the Prince.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Satisfied with his search, he turned to Rudolph, as the Master of the Servants was called, and handed him the message he had received, which gave the history of Estella.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading We were ushered into his private room.
Rudolph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Satisfied with his search, he turned to Rudolph, as the Master of the Servants was called, and handed him the message he had received, which gave the history of Estella.
SatisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Satisfied with his search, he turned to Rudolph, as the Master of the Servants was called, and handed him the message he had received, which gave the history of Estella.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Satisfied with his search, he turned to Rudolph, as the Master of the Servants was called, and handed him the message he had received, which gave the history of Estella.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Passing around to the servants' entrance of the palace, Maximilian sent in his card to the Master of the Servants, who soon appeared, bowing deferentially to my friend.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Passing around to the servants' entrance of the palace, Maximilian sent in his card to the Master of the Servants, who soon appeared, bowing deferentially to my friend.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Mounting to one of the electrical railroads, we were soon at the house of the Prince.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
tapestrynounUS /ˈtæpəstri/
something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Mounting to one of the electrical railroads, we were soon at the house of the Prince.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Mounting to one of the electrical railroads, we were soon at the house of the Prince.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Satisfied with his search, he turned to Rudolph, as the Master of the Servants was called, and handed him the message he had received, which gave the history of Estella.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading We were ushered into his private room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maximilian first locked the door; he then examined the room carefully, to see if there was any one hidden behind the tapestry or furniture; for the room, like every part of the palace, was furnished in the most lavish and extravagant style.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Mounting to one of the electrical railroads, we were soon at the house of the Prince.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE INTERVIEW Mounting to one of the electrical railroads, we were soon at the house of the Prince.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Satisfied with his search, he turned to Rudolph, as the Master of the Servants was called, and handed him the message he had received, which gave the history of Estella.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Passing around to the servants' entrance of the palace, Maximilian sent in his card to the Master of the Servants, who soon appeared, bowing deferentially to my friend.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Satisfied with his search, he turned to Rudolph, as the Master of the Servants was called, and handed him the message he had received, which gave the history of Estella.
