AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The king rapidly walked through the rooms and across the hall, separating his own apartments from those of the queen.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The king rapidly walked through the rooms and across the hall, separating his own apartments from those of the queen.
ante-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had scarcely entered his cabinet, when he opened the door of the ante-room, and exclaimed:
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The king rapidly walked through the rooms and across the hall, separating his own apartments from those of the queen.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading He had scarcely entered his cabinet, when he opened the door of the ante-room, and exclaimed:
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Pray, come in, my dear Kockeritz.”
corpulentadjective
excessively fat
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “Pray, come in, my dear Kockeritz.”
denotingverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He had scarcely entered his cabinet, when he opened the door of the ante-room, and exclaimed:
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He had scarcely entered his cabinet, when he opened the door of the ante-room, and exclaimed:
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading He had scarcely entered his cabinet, when he opened the door of the ante-room, and exclaimed:
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The king rapidly walked through the rooms and across the hall, separating his own apartments from those of the queen.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had scarcely entered his cabinet, when he opened the door of the ante-room, and exclaimed:
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The king rapidly walked through the rooms and across the hall, separating his own apartments from those of the queen.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had scarcely entered his cabinet, when he opened the door of the ante-room, and exclaimed:
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The king rapidly walked through the rooms and across the hall, separating his own apartments from those of the queen.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Pray, come in, my dear Kockeritz.”
jestsnounUS /dʒests/
plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
KINGnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE YOUNG KING.
Kockeritz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Pray, come in, my dear Kockeritz.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Pray, come in, my dear Kockeritz.”
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The king rapidly walked through the rooms and across the hall, separating his own apartments from those of the queen.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He had scarcely entered his cabinet, when he opened the door of the ante-room, and exclaimed:
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The king rapidly walked through the rooms and across the hall, separating his own apartments from those of the queen.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
PrayverbUS /preɪ/
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading “Pray, come in, my dear Kockeritz.”
profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
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 king rapidly walked through the rooms and across the hall, separating his own apartments from those of the queen.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading The king rapidly walked through the rooms and across the hall, separating his own apartments from those of the queen.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The king rapidly walked through the rooms and across the hall, separating his own apartments from those of the queen.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He had scarcely entered his cabinet, when he opened the door of the ante-room, and exclaimed:
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading The king rapidly walked through the rooms and across the hall, separating his own apartments from those of the queen.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG KING.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The king rapidly walked through the rooms and across the hall, separating his own apartments from those of the queen.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The king rapidly walked through the rooms and across the hall, separating his own apartments from those of the queen.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
communicated in words
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
vivaciousadjectiveUS /vəˈveɪʃəs/
vigorous and animated
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The king rapidly walked through the rooms and across the hall, separating his own apartments from those of the queen.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He had scarcely entered his cabinet, when he opened the door of the ante-room, and exclaimed:
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading A corpulent little gentleman, about fifty years of age, with a kind, good-natured face, small, vivacious eyes, denoting an excellent heart, but little ability, and large, broad lips, which never perhaps had uttered profound truths, but assuredly many pleasant jests, immediately appeared on the threshold.
YOUNGadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG KING.
