adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading "We accept with pleasure," said the strangers, and they followed the host into the house.
AllowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Allow me, gentlemen," said the host, when he had greeted the remainder of his guests, "allow me to present you to Madame Etienne.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We accept with pleasure," said the strangers, and they followed the host into the house.
aristocracynounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading She will he proud to receive two such distinguished strangers in her house to-day."
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
Etienne
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From this reading "Allow me, gentlemen," said the host, when he had greeted the remainder of his guests, "allow me to present you to Madame Etienne.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "We accept with pleasure," said the strangers, and they followed the host into the house.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Allow me, gentlemen," said the host, when he had greeted the remainder of his guests, "allow me to present you to Madame Etienne.
GODFATHERnounUS /ˈɡɑːdfɑːðər/
any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading THE GODFATHER.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading "Allow me, gentlemen," said the host, when he had greeted the remainder of his guests, "allow me to present you to Madame Etienne.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Allow me, gentlemen," said the host, when he had greeted the remainder of his guests, "allow me to present you to Madame Etienne.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Allow me, gentlemen," said the host, when he had greeted the remainder of his guests, "allow me to present you to Madame Etienne.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She will he proud to receive two such distinguished strangers in her house to-day."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Allow me, gentlemen," said the host, when he had greeted the remainder of his guests, "allow me to present you to Madame Etienne.
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 "We accept with pleasure," said the strangers, and they followed the host into the house.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "We accept with pleasure," said the strangers, and they followed the host into the house.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "We accept with pleasure," said the strangers, and they followed the host into the house.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "Allow me, gentlemen," said the host, when he had greeted the remainder of his guests, "allow me to present you to Madame Etienne.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Allow me, gentlemen," said the host, when he had greeted the remainder of his guests, "allow me to present you to Madame Etienne.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "We accept with pleasure," said the strangers, and they followed the host into the house.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Allow me, gentlemen," said the host, when he had greeted the remainder of his guests, "allow me to present you to Madame Etienne.
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 She will he proud to receive two such distinguished strangers in her house to-day."
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading She will he proud to receive two such distinguished strangers in her house to-day."
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading "Allow me, gentlemen," said the host, when he had greeted the remainder of his guests, "allow me to present you to Madame Etienne.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We accept with pleasure," said the strangers, and they followed the host into the house.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She will he proud to receive two such distinguished strangers in her house to-day."
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "We accept with pleasure," said the strangers, and they followed the host into the house.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She will he proud to receive two such distinguished strangers in her house to-day."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GODFATHER.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We accept with pleasure," said the strangers, and they followed the host into the house.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She will he proud to receive two such distinguished strangers in her house to-day."
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She will he proud to receive two such distinguished strangers in her house to-day."
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We accept with pleasure," said the strangers, and they followed the host into the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "Allow me, gentlemen," said the host, when he had greeted the remainder of his guests, "allow me to present you to Madame Etienne.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The door of the room where the guests were assembled was open, and the strangers, with a self-possession which proved them to be of the aristocracy, walked in and mingled at once in the conversation.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She will he proud to receive two such distinguished strangers in her house to-day."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We accept with pleasure," said the strangers, and they followed the host into the house.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Allow me, gentlemen," said the host, when he had greeted the remainder of his guests, "allow me to present you to Madame Etienne.
