almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As Louise von Kleist, the beautiful odalisque, entered the dancing-saloon, she was almost blinded by the gay and sparkling assembly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Louise von Kleist, the beautiful odalisque, entered the dancing-saloon, she was almost blinded by the gay and sparkling assembly.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Louise von Kleist, the beautiful odalisque, entered the dancing-saloon, she was almost blinded by the gay and sparkling assembly.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading As Louise von Kleist, the beautiful odalisque, entered the dancing-saloon, she was almost blinded by the gay and sparkling assembly.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading As Louise von Kleist, the beautiful odalisque, entered the dancing-saloon, she was almost blinded by the gay and sparkling assembly.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading As Louise von Kleist, the beautiful odalisque, entered the dancing-saloon, she was almost blinded by the gay and sparkling assembly.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The sea of light thrown from the crystal chandelier upon the mirrors and ornaments of the brilliant saloon dazzled the eye.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Louise von Kleist, the beautiful odalisque, entered the dancing-saloon, she was almost blinded by the gay and sparkling assembly.
chandeliernounUS /ʃændəˈlɪr/
branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
From this reading The sea of light thrown from the crystal chandelier upon the mirrors and ornaments of the brilliant saloon dazzled the eye.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The feast had commenced.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading The sea of light thrown from the crystal chandelier upon the mirrors and ornaments of the brilliant saloon dazzled the eye.
dancing-saloon
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From this reading As Louise von Kleist, the beautiful odalisque, entered the dancing-saloon, she was almost blinded by the gay and sparkling assembly.
dazzledadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəld/
having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
From this reading The sea of light thrown from the crystal chandelier upon the mirrors and ornaments of the brilliant saloon dazzled the eye.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As Louise von Kleist, the beautiful odalisque, entered the dancing-saloon, she was almost blinded by the gay and sparkling assembly.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The entertainments of the Prince of Prussia were renowned for their taste and splendor.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading The sea of light thrown from the crystal chandelier upon the mirrors and ornaments of the brilliant saloon dazzled the eye.
fairy-like
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From this reading The fairy-like and fantastic robes sparkled with gold and jewels.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading The fairy-like and fantastic robes sparkled with gold and jewels.
feastnounUS /fiːst/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The feast had commenced.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The entertainments of the Prince of Prussia were renowned for their taste and splendor.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sea of light thrown from the crystal chandelier upon the mirrors and ornaments of the brilliant saloon dazzled the eye.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading As Louise von Kleist, the beautiful odalisque, entered the dancing-saloon, she was almost blinded by the gay and sparkling assembly.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading The fairy-like and fantastic robes sparkled with gold and jewels.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The feast had commenced.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading The fairy-like and fantastic robes sparkled with gold and jewels.
KleistnounUS /klaɪst/
German dramatist whose works concern people torn between reason and emotion (1777-1811)
From this reading As Louise von Kleist, the beautiful odalisque, entered the dancing-saloon, she was almost blinded by the gay and sparkling assembly.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The sea of light thrown from the crystal chandelier upon the mirrors and ornaments of the brilliant saloon dazzled the eye.
Louise
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From this reading As Louise von Kleist, the beautiful odalisque, entered the dancing-saloon, she was almost blinded by the gay and sparkling assembly.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The sea of light thrown from the crystal chandelier upon the mirrors and ornaments of the brilliant saloon dazzled the eye.
odalisquenoun
a woman slave in a harem
From this reading As Louise von Kleist, the beautiful odalisque, entered the dancing-saloon, she was almost blinded by the gay and sparkling assembly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sea of light thrown from the crystal chandelier upon the mirrors and ornaments of the brilliant saloon dazzled the eye.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading The sea of light thrown from the crystal chandelier upon the mirrors and ornaments of the brilliant saloon dazzled the eye.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The entertainments of the Prince of Prussia were renowned for their taste and splendor.
PrussianounUS /ˈprʌʃə/
a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland
From this reading The entertainments of the Prince of Prussia were renowned for their taste and splendor.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The entertainments of the Prince of Prussia were renowned for their taste and splendor.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading The fairy-like and fantastic robes sparkled with gold and jewels.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The sea of light thrown from the crystal chandelier upon the mirrors and ornaments of the brilliant saloon dazzled the eye.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sea of light thrown from the crystal chandelier upon the mirrors and ornaments of the brilliant saloon dazzled the eye.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Louise von Kleist, the beautiful odalisque, entered the dancing-saloon, she was almost blinded by the gay and sparkling assembly.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading The fairy-like and fantastic robes sparkled with gold and jewels.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading As Louise von Kleist, the beautiful odalisque, entered the dancing-saloon, she was almost blinded by the gay and sparkling assembly.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading The entertainments of the Prince of Prussia were renowned for their taste and splendor.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The entertainments of the Prince of Prussia were renowned for their taste and splendor.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The feast had commenced.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The entertainments of the Prince of Prussia were renowned for their taste and splendor.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The sea of light thrown from the crystal chandelier upon the mirrors and ornaments of the brilliant saloon dazzled the eye.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sea of light thrown from the crystal chandelier upon the mirrors and ornaments of the brilliant saloon dazzled the eye.
von
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From this reading As Louise von Kleist, the beautiful odalisque, entered the dancing-saloon, she was almost blinded by the gay and sparkling assembly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Louise von Kleist, the beautiful odalisque, entered the dancing-saloon, she was almost blinded by the gay and sparkling assembly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The entertainments of the Prince of Prussia were renowned for their taste and splendor.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fairy-like and fantastic robes sparkled with gold and jewels.
