adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a struggling and stifling crowd; cheers and shrieks.
ambulancenounUS /ˈæmbjələns/
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a struggling and stifling crowd; cheers and shrieks.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading There was a struggling and stifling crowd; cheers and shrieks.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading There was a struggling and stifling crowd; cheers and shrieks.
dog'snounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
fruitionnounUS /fruːˈɪʃən/
the condition of bearing fruit
From this reading It was that moment of wild fruition, when the master is neither recognized nor obeyed.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading the general rode up.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was that moment of wild fruition, when the master is neither recognized nor obeyed.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was that moment of wild fruition, when the master is neither recognized nor obeyed.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
Lothair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was that moment of wild fruition, when the master is neither recognized nor obeyed.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading It was that moment of wild fruition, when the master is neither recognized nor obeyed.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It was that moment of wild fruition, when the master is neither recognized nor obeyed.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was that moment of wild fruition, when the master is neither recognized nor obeyed.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
obeyedverbUS /oʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading It was that moment of wild fruition, when the master is neither recognized nor obeyed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was that moment of wild fruition, when the master is neither recognized nor obeyed.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It was that moment of wild fruition, when the master is neither recognized nor obeyed.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading the general rode up.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
shrieksnounUS /ʃriːks/
plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading There was a struggling and stifling crowd; cheers and shrieks.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
stiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading There was a struggling and stifling crowd; cheers and shrieks.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading There was a struggling and stifling crowd; cheers and shrieks.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was that moment of wild fruition, when the master is neither recognized nor obeyed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading the general rode up.
Theodora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a struggling and stifling crowd; cheers and shrieks.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading the general rode up.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a struggling and stifling crowd; cheers and shrieks.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was that moment of wild fruition, when the master is neither recognized nor obeyed.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading It is not easy to take a bone out of a dog’s mouth; nevertheless, the presence of the general in time prevailed, something like order was established, and, before the ambulance could arrive, a guard had been appointed to receive it, and the ascent to the monastery, where a quarter was prepared, kept clear.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It was that moment of wild fruition, when the master is neither recognized nor obeyed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the progress to the city Theodora never spoke, but she seemed stunned rather than suffering; and once, when Lothair, who was walking by her side, caught her glance with his sorrowful and anxious face, she put forth her hand, and pressed his.
