adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE OLIGARCHY Precisely as Rudolph had forecast, things came to pass.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
braidedadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪdɪd/
woven by (or as if by) braiding
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
cactusnounUS /ˈkæktəs/
any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE OLIGARCHY Precisely as Rudolph had forecast, things came to pass.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading We placed the table, chairs, pens, ink, paper, etc., in order.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
COUNCILnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE OLIGARCHY Precisely as Rudolph had forecast, things came to pass.
council-chamber
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
etc
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We placed the table, chairs, pens, ink, paper, etc., in order.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
forecastverbUS /ˈfɔːrkæst/
predict in advance
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE OLIGARCHY Precisely as Rudolph had forecast, things came to pass.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
grandiflorus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE OLIGARCHY Precisely as Rudolph had forecast, things came to pass.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We placed the table, chairs, pens, ink, paper, etc., in order.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading We placed the table, chairs, pens, ink, paper, etc., in order.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
liveriedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvrid/
wearing livery
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE OLIGARCHY Precisely as Rudolph had forecast, things came to pass.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
OLIGARCHYnounUS /ˈɑːləɡɑːrki/
a political system governed by a few people
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE OLIGARCHY Precisely as Rudolph had forecast, things came to pass.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading We placed the table, chairs, pens, ink, paper, etc., in order.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading We placed the table, chairs, pens, ink, paper, etc., in order.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE OLIGARCHY Precisely as Rudolph had forecast, things came to pass.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
pensnounUS /penz/
plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading We placed the table, chairs, pens, ink, paper, etc., in order.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading We placed the table, chairs, pens, ink, paper, etc., in order.
PreciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE OLIGARCHY Precisely as Rudolph had forecast, things came to pass.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
Rudolph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE OLIGARCHY Precisely as Rudolph had forecast, things came to pass.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
staplesnounUS /ˈsteɪpəlz/
plural of “staple” — (usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
sunsetnounUS /ˈsʌnset/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading We placed the table, chairs, pens, ink, paper, etc., in order.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE OLIGARCHY Precisely as Rudolph had forecast, things came to pass.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE OLIGARCHY Precisely as Rudolph had forecast, things came to pass.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE OLIGARCHY Precisely as Rudolph had forecast, things came to pass.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I crawled through the opening; took off my liveried suit; handed it back to Rudolph; he pushed the box into its place again; I inserted the hooks in their staples, and the barricade was complete.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
WatchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We placed the table, chairs, pens, ink, paper, etc., in order.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Watching our opportunity, we drew aside a heavy box in which grew a noble specimen of the _cactus grandiflorus_ in full bloom, the gorgeous flowers just opening with the sunset, and filling the chamber with their delicious perfume.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I arrived at the palace of the Prince at half past six; at half past seven, my ordinary suit was covered with a braided livery, and I accompanied Rudolph to the council-chamber.
