adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VON GERHARD SPEAKS Of Von Gerhard I had not had a glimpse since that evening of my hysterical outburst.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
atrocitiesnounUS /əˈtrɑːsətiz/
plural of “atrocity” — the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading I reveled in the glowing fragrance of the blossoms and felt very eastern and luxurious and popular.
bobbed
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From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading My room looked like a grand opera star’s boudoir when she is expecting the newspaper reporters.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
contentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading I reveled in the glowing fragrance of the blossoms and felt very eastern and luxurious and popular.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading VON GERHARD SPEAKS Of Von Gerhard I had not had a glimpse since that evening of my hysterical outburst.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
expectingverbUS /ɪkˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading My room looked like a grand opera star’s boudoir when she is expecting the newspaper reporters.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I reveled in the glowing fragrance of the blossoms and felt very eastern and luxurious and popular.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading I reveled in the glowing fragrance of the blossoms and felt very eastern and luxurious and popular.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
GERHARD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VON GERHARD SPEAKS Of Von Gerhard I had not had a glimpse since that evening of my hysterical outburst.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
glimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/
a quick look
From this reading VON GERHARD SPEAKS Of Von Gerhard I had not had a glimpse since that evening of my hysterical outburst.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading I reveled in the glowing fragrance of the blossoms and felt very eastern and luxurious and popular.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading My room looked like a grand opera star’s boudoir when she is expecting the newspaper reporters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading VON GERHARD SPEAKS Of Von Gerhard I had not had a glimpse since that evening of my hysterical outburst.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
hand-painted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
hystericaladjectiveUS /hɪˈsterɪkəl/
characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria
From this reading VON GERHARD SPEAKS Of Von Gerhard I had not had a glimpse since that evening of my hysterical outburst.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading VON GERHARD SPEAKS Of Von Gerhard I had not had a glimpse since that evening of my hysterical outburst.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My room looked like a grand opera star’s boudoir when she is expecting the newspaper reporters.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
jarsnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
Knapf's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading My room looked like a grand opera star’s boudoir when she is expecting the newspaper reporters.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading My room looked like a grand opera star’s boudoir when she is expecting the newspaper reporters.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading I reveled in the glowing fragrance of the blossoms and felt very eastern and luxurious and popular.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading VON GERHARD SPEAKS Of Von Gerhard I had not had a glimpse since that evening of my hysterical outburst.
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading My room looked like a grand opera star’s boudoir when she is expecting the newspaper reporters.
Nirlanger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading VON GERHARD SPEAKS Of Von Gerhard I had not had a glimpse since that evening of my hysterical outburst.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VON GERHARD SPEAKS Of Von Gerhard I had not had a glimpse since that evening of my hysterical outburst.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading My room looked like a grand opera star’s boudoir when she is expecting the newspaper reporters.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading VON GERHARD SPEAKS Of Von Gerhard I had not had a glimpse since that evening of my hysterical outburst.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading I reveled in the glowing fragrance of the blossoms and felt very eastern and luxurious and popular.
posies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading My room looked like a grand opera star’s boudoir when she is expecting the newspaper reporters.
reveledverbUS /ˈrevəld/
past form of “revel” — take delight in
From this reading I reveled in the glowing fragrance of the blossoms and felt very eastern and luxurious and popular.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading My room looked like a grand opera star’s boudoir when she is expecting the newspaper reporters.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
rosesnounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My room looked like a grand opera star’s boudoir when she is expecting the newspaper reporters.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading VON GERHARD SPEAKS Of Von Gerhard I had not had a glimpse since that evening of my hysterical outburst.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
SPEAKSverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading VON GERHARD SPEAKS Of Von Gerhard I had not had a glimpse since that evening of my hysterical outburst.
star'snounUS /stɑːrz/
possessive form of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading My room looked like a grand opera star’s boudoir when she is expecting the newspaper reporters.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VON GERHARD SPEAKS Of Von Gerhard I had not had a glimpse since that evening of my hysterical outburst.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
vasesnounUS /ˈveɪsəz/
plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading On Christmas day there had come a box of roses so huge that I could not find vases enough to hold its contents, although I pressed into service everything from Mason jars from the kitchen to hand-painted atrocities from the parlor.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I reveled in the glowing fragrance of the blossoms and felt very eastern and luxurious and popular.
VON
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From this reading VON GERHARD SPEAKS Of Von Gerhard I had not had a glimpse since that evening of my hysterical outburst.
washbowlnoun
a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading My room looked like a grand opera star’s boudoir when she is expecting the newspaper reporters.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading After I had given posies to Frau Nirlanger, and fastened a rose in Frau Knapf’s hard knob of hair, where it bobbed in ludicrous discomfort, I still had enough to fill the washbowl.
