adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a dinner-party at Mr. Neuchatel’s, to which none were asked but the high government clique.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was dressed, and her carriage in the courtyard, and she had just gone in to see her lord before she departed.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading There was a dinner-party at Mr. Neuchatel’s, to which none were asked but the high government clique.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a dinner-party at Mr. Neuchatel’s, to which none were asked but the high government clique.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lady Montfort was to be one of the guests.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was the last dinner before the dissolution: “The dinner of consolation, or hope,” said Lord Roehampton.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a dinner-party at Mr. Neuchatel’s, to which none were asked but the high government clique.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading She was dressed, and her carriage in the courtyard, and she had just gone in to see her lord before she departed.
cliquenounUS /kliːk/
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
From this reading There was a dinner-party at Mr. Neuchatel’s, to which none were asked but the high government clique.
colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading It was the last dinner before the dissolution: “The dinner of consolation, or hope,” said Lord Roehampton.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading She was dressed, and her carriage in the courtyard, and she had just gone in to see her lord before she departed.
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading She was dressed, and her carriage in the courtyard, and she had just gone in to see her lord before she departed.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was the last dinner before the dissolution: “The dinner of consolation, or hope,” said Lord Roehampton.
dinner-party
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a dinner-party at Mr. Neuchatel’s, to which none were asked but the high government clique.
dissolutionnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/
separation into component parts
From this reading It was the last dinner before the dissolution: “The dinner of consolation, or hope,” said Lord Roehampton.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was dressed, and her carriage in the courtyard, and she had just gone in to see her lord before she departed.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading She was dressed, and her carriage in the courtyard, and she had just gone in to see her lord before she departed.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading There was a dinner-party at Mr. Neuchatel’s, to which none were asked but the high government clique.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Lady Montfort was to be one of the guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was dressed, and her carriage in the courtyard, and she had just gone in to see her lord before she departed.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was dressed, and her carriage in the courtyard, and she had just gone in to see her lord before she departed.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There was a dinner-party at Mr. Neuchatel’s, to which none were asked but the high government clique.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was the last dinner before the dissolution: “The dinner of consolation, or hope,” said Lord Roehampton.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was dressed, and her carriage in the courtyard, and she had just gone in to see her lord before she departed.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the last dinner before the dissolution: “The dinner of consolation, or hope,” said Lord Roehampton.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading She was dressed, and her carriage in the courtyard, and she had just gone in to see her lord before she departed.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Montfort was to be one of the guests.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading It was the last dinner before the dissolution: “The dinner of consolation, or hope,” said Lord Roehampton.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It was the last dinner before the dissolution: “The dinner of consolation, or hope,” said Lord Roehampton.
MontfortnounUS /ˈmɑːntfərt/
an English nobleman who led the baronial rebellion against Henry III (1208-1265)
From this reading Lady Montfort was to be one of the guests.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading There was a dinner-party at Mr. Neuchatel’s, to which none were asked but the high government clique.
Neuchatel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a dinner-party at Mr. Neuchatel’s, to which none were asked but the high government clique.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading There was a dinner-party at Mr. Neuchatel’s, to which none were asked but the high government clique.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the last dinner before the dissolution: “The dinner of consolation, or hope,” said Lord Roehampton.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lady Montfort was to be one of the guests.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was the last dinner before the dissolution: “The dinner of consolation, or hope,” said Lord Roehampton.
Roehampton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the last dinner before the dissolution: “The dinner of consolation, or hope,” said Lord Roehampton.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was the last dinner before the dissolution: “The dinner of consolation, or hope,” said Lord Roehampton.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was dressed, and her carriage in the courtyard, and she had just gone in to see her lord before she departed.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was dressed, and her carriage in the courtyard, and she had just gone in to see her lord before she departed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a dinner-party at Mr. Neuchatel’s, to which none were asked but the high government clique.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a dinner-party at Mr. Neuchatel’s, to which none were asked but the high government clique.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a dinner-party at Mr. Neuchatel’s, to which none were asked but the high government clique.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a dinner-party at Mr. Neuchatel’s, to which none were asked but the high government clique.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a dinner-party at Mr. Neuchatel’s, to which none were asked but the high government clique.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a dinner-party at Mr. Neuchatel’s, to which none were asked but the high government clique.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Lord Montfort was extremely fond of jewels, and held that you could not see them to advantage, or fairly judge of their water or colour, except on a beautiful woman.
