adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indicating to him a chair standing not far from the other door, he walked rapidly forward and entered the reception-room.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading He quietly took the count’s arm and went with him to the adjoining room.
affabilitynoun
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading Thugut, on his side, had called a smile upon his lips, and his eyes were radiant with affability and mildness.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He quietly took the count’s arm and went with him to the adjoining room.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He quietly took the count’s arm and went with him to the adjoining room.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
Bernadotte
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From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Thugut, on his side, had called a smile upon his lips, and his eyes were radiant with affability and mildness.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Indicating to him a chair standing not far from the other door, he walked rapidly forward and entered the reception-room.
count's
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From this reading He quietly took the count’s arm and went with him to the adjoining room.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Indicating to him a chair standing not far from the other door, he walked rapidly forward and entered the reception-room.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Indicating to him a chair standing not far from the other door, he walked rapidly forward and entered the reception-room.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Thugut, on his side, had called a smile upon his lips, and his eyes were radiant with affability and mildness.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Indicating to him a chair standing not far from the other door, he walked rapidly forward and entered the reception-room.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
FESTIVALnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF THE VOLUNTEERS.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Indicating to him a chair standing not far from the other door, he walked rapidly forward and entered the reception-room.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indicating to him a chair standing not far from the other door, he walked rapidly forward and entered the reception-room.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thugut, on his side, had called a smile upon his lips, and his eyes were radiant with affability and mildness.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He quietly took the count’s arm and went with him to the adjoining room.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He quietly took the count’s arm and went with him to the adjoining room.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
IndicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Indicating to him a chair standing not far from the other door, he walked rapidly forward and entered the reception-room.
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 Thugut, on his side, had called a smile upon his lips, and his eyes were radiant with affability and mildness.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
mildnessnoun
good weather with comfortable temperatures
From this reading Thugut, on his side, had called a smile upon his lips, and his eyes were radiant with affability and mildness.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indicating to him a chair standing not far from the other door, he walked rapidly forward and entered the reception-room.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF THE VOLUNTEERS.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Indicating to him a chair standing not far from the other door, he walked rapidly forward and entered the reception-room.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading He quietly took the count’s arm and went with him to the adjoining room.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading Thugut, on his side, had called a smile upon his lips, and his eyes were radiant with affability and mildness.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading Indicating to him a chair standing not far from the other door, he walked rapidly forward and entered the reception-room.
reception-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indicating to him a chair standing not far from the other door, he walked rapidly forward and entered the reception-room.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He quietly took the count’s arm and went with him to the adjoining room.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Thugut, on his side, had called a smile upon his lips, and his eyes were radiant with affability and mildness.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Thugut, on his side, had called a smile upon his lips, and his eyes were radiant with affability and mildness.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Indicating to him a chair standing not far from the other door, he walked rapidly forward and entered the reception-room.
stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/
not moving or operating freely
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF THE VOLUNTEERS.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
Thugut
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thugut, on his side, had called a smile upon his lips, and his eyes were radiant with affability and mildness.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He quietly took the count’s arm and went with him to the adjoining room.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He quietly took the count’s arm and went with him to the adjoining room.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Thugut, on his side, had called a smile upon his lips, and his eyes were radiant with affability and mildness.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
VOLUNTEERSnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF THE VOLUNTEERS.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Indicating to him a chair standing not far from the other door, he walked rapidly forward and entered the reception-room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He quietly took the count’s arm and went with him to the adjoining room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thugut, on his side, had called a smile upon his lips, and his eyes were radiant with affability and mildness.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He quietly took the count’s arm and went with him to the adjoining room.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading General Bernadotte, quite a young man, approached him with a stiff and dignified bearing, and there was an expression of bold defiance and undisguised hostility plainly visible on his youthful and handsome features.
