AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC DEFEAT.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
all-powerfuladjective
having unlimited power
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
arm-chair
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From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
audience-chamber
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From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
bellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Well, count," said the empress, graciously, "what pleasant news do you bring from Sans-Souci?
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
concedeverbUS /kənˈsiːd/
admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
conformableadjective
quick to comply
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
czarinanoun
the wife or widow of a czar
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
DEFEATnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC DEFEAT.
DIPLOMATICadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC DEFEAT.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well, count," said the empress, graciously, "what pleasant news do you bring from Sans-Souci?
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
empressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
Gortz
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From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading "Well, count," said the empress, graciously, "what pleasant news do you bring from Sans-Souci?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
kissnounUS /kɪs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Well, count," said the empress, graciously, "what pleasant news do you bring from Sans-Souci?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
Panin's
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From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
Partin
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From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "Well, count," said the empress, graciously, "what pleasant news do you bring from Sans-Souci?
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, count," said the empress, graciously, "what pleasant news do you bring from Sans-Souci?
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
Sans-Souci
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From this reading "Well, count," said the empress, graciously, "what pleasant news do you bring from Sans-Souci?
serfnounUS /sɜːrf/
(Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
tyrant's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
von
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From this reading The empress entered the small audience-chamber adjoining her cabinet, and ringing a bell, gave orders that Count von Gortz and Count Partin should be admitted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, count," said the empress, graciously, "what pleasant news do you bring from Sans-Souci?
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, count," said the empress, graciously, "what pleasant news do you bring from Sans-Souci?
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Then she glided to an arm-chair, the only one in the room, and awaited her visitors, who, conformable to the etiquette of the Russian court, bowed three times before the all-powerful czarina.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Panin's salutation was that of a serf who is accustomed to kiss the dust from his tyrant's feet; Von Gortz, on the contrary, had the bearing of a man of the world, accustomed to concede homage and to exact it.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, count," said the empress, graciously, "what pleasant news do you bring from Sans-Souci?
