adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the meal was over his host said:
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "As yet I am ignorant of the name of my preserver."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
chattedverbUS /ˈtʃætəd/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
continuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəsli/
at every point
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
FreeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "It is not a French name," Robespierre said in surprise.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading "My name is Henry Sandwith," Harry replied.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading After the meal was over his host said:
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As yet I am ignorant of the name of my preserver."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading "As yet I am ignorant of the name of my preserver."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My name is Henry Sandwith," Harry replied.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is not a French name," Robespierre said in surprise.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "As yet I am ignorant of the name of my preserver."
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "As yet I am ignorant of the name of my preserver."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is not a French name," Robespierre said in surprise.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "As yet I am ignorant of the name of my preserver."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After the meal was over his host said:
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
preservernounUS /priˈzɜːrvər/
a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture
From this reading "As yet I am ignorant of the name of my preserver."
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "My name is Henry Sandwith," Harry replied.
Robespierrenoun
French revolutionary; leader of the Jacobins and architect of the Reign of Terror; was himself executed in a coup d'etat (1758-1794)
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After the meal was over his host said:
Sandwith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My name is Henry Sandwith," Harry replied.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "It is not a French name," Robespierre said in surprise.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Free Robespierre chatted continuously as the meal went on, and Harry asked himself in astonishment whether he was in a dream, and if this man before him, talking about his birds, his flowers, and his life before he came to Paris, could really be the dreaded Robespierre.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading "As yet I am ignorant of the name of my preserver."
