AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For my cause is now the cause of all kings; for if my crown falls, the foundation of their thrones will also give way.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading For my cause is now the cause of all kings; for if my crown falls, the foundation of their thrones will also give way.
ambassadorsnounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/
plural of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The queen was there, pale, and trembling with anger.
apprisedverbUS /əˈpraɪzd/
past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading For my cause is now the cause of all kings; for if my crown falls, the foundation of their thrones will also give way.
commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
crownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading For my cause is now the cause of all kings; for if my crown falls, the foundation of their thrones will also give way.
defendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈfendɪŋ/
attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
fallsnounUS /fɔːlz/
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading For my cause is now the cause of all kings; for if my crown falls, the foundation of their thrones will also give way.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For my cause is now the cause of all kings; for if my crown falls, the foundation of their thrones will also give way.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading For my cause is now the cause of all kings; for if my crown falls, the foundation of their thrones will also give way.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For my cause is now the cause of all kings; for if my crown falls, the foundation of their thrones will also give way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
humiliatedadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
impetuouslyadverb
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
imploringadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrɪŋ/
begging
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
insultsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlts/
plural of “insult” — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For my cause is now the cause of all kings; for if my crown falls, the foundation of their thrones will also give way.
kingdomnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
kingsnounUS /kɪŋz/
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading For my cause is now the cause of all kings; for if my crown falls, the foundation of their thrones will also give way.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For my cause is now the cause of all kings; for if my crown falls, the foundation of their thrones will also give way.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For my cause is now the cause of all kings; for if my crown falls, the foundation of their thrones will also give way.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The queen was there, pale, and trembling with anger.
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
queennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The queen was there, pale, and trembling with anger.
queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
reception-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
rightsnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
royaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/
payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
SwedennounUS /ˈswiːdən/
a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The queen was there, pale, and trembling with anger.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
threatenedadjectiveUS /ˈθretənd/
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
thrones
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For my cause is now the cause of all kings; for if my crown falls, the foundation of their thrones will also give way.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading The queen was there, pale, and trembling with anger.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
usurpernoun
one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The queen was there, pale, and trembling with anger.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For my cause is now the cause of all kings; for if my crown falls, the foundation of their thrones will also give way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A half an hour later the ambassadors of France, Austria, Holland, Russia, and Sweden, were assembled in the queen’s reception-room.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “And if these princes,” said she, impetuously, “help us to battle against this usurper, in defending us they will be defending their own rights and honor.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The queen was there, pale, and trembling with anger.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading With the proud pathos of misfortune, and humiliated royalty, she apprised them of the repeated insults she had endured, and commanded them to write at once to their different courts, imploring their rulers to send aid to her sorely threatened kingdom.
