AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In this post-chaise he perceived a gentleman of prepossessing and jovial appearance, and with a handsome and tolerably youthful face.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading The porter rang the door-bell as loudly and impetuously as he only used to do on the arrival of aristocratic and wealthy guests.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The porter rang the door-bell as loudly and impetuously as he only used to do on the arrival of aristocratic and wealthy guests.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The porter rang the door-bell as loudly and impetuously as he only used to do on the arrival of aristocratic and wealthy guests.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
deemverbUS /diːm/
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
derogatoryadjectiveUS /dərˈɑːɡətɔːri/
expressive of low opinion
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The porter rang the door-bell as loudly and impetuously as he only used to do on the arrival of aristocratic and wealthy guests.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
door-bell
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From this reading The porter rang the door-bell as loudly and impetuously as he only used to do on the arrival of aristocratic and wealthy guests.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In this post-chaise he perceived a gentleman of prepossessing and jovial appearance, and with a handsome and tolerably youthful face.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
Frankfort-on-the-Main
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From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading In this post-chaise he perceived a gentleman of prepossessing and jovial appearance, and with a handsome and tolerably youthful face.
GERMANnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading TWO GERMAN SAVANTS.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The porter rang the door-bell as loudly and impetuously as he only used to do on the arrival of aristocratic and wealthy guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading In this post-chaise he perceived a gentleman of prepossessing and jovial appearance, and with a handsome and tolerably youthful face.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The porter rang the door-bell as loudly and impetuously as he only used to do on the arrival of aristocratic and wealthy guests.
HenceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
impetuouslyadverb
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading The porter rang the door-bell as loudly and impetuously as he only used to do on the arrival of aristocratic and wealthy guests.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading In this post-chaise he perceived a gentleman of prepossessing and jovial appearance, and with a handsome and tolerably youthful face.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading The porter rang the door-bell as loudly and impetuously as he only used to do on the arrival of aristocratic and wealthy guests.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The porter rang the door-bell as loudly and impetuously as he only used to do on the arrival of aristocratic and wealthy guests.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The porter rang the door-bell as loudly and impetuously as he only used to do on the arrival of aristocratic and wealthy guests.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading In this post-chaise he perceived a gentleman of prepossessing and jovial appearance, and with a handsome and tolerably youthful face.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The porter rang the door-bell as loudly and impetuously as he only used to do on the arrival of aristocratic and wealthy guests.
portlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
Post-chaise
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From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
prepossessingadjective
creating a favorable impression
From this reading In this post-chaise he perceived a gentleman of prepossessing and jovial appearance, and with a handsome and tolerably youthful face.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The porter rang the door-bell as loudly and impetuously as he only used to do on the arrival of aristocratic and wealthy guests.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/
done under pressure
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
SAVANTSnounUS /ˈsævənts/
plural of “savant” — someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
From this reading TWO GERMAN SAVANTS.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this post-chaise he perceived a gentleman of prepossessing and jovial appearance, and with a handsome and tolerably youthful face.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading In this post-chaise he perceived a gentleman of prepossessing and jovial appearance, and with a handsome and tolerably youthful face.
TWOnounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO GERMAN SAVANTS.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A Post-chaise, drawn by four horses, had just driven up to the hotel of The German Emperor, the first and most renowned inn in the city of Frankfort-on-the-Main.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The porter rang the door-bell as loudly and impetuously as he only used to do on the arrival of aristocratic and wealthy guests.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading The porter rang the door-bell as loudly and impetuously as he only used to do on the arrival of aristocratic and wealthy guests.
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
well-dressedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading Hence the waiters rushed to the door in the greatest haste, and even the portly and well-dressed landlord did not deem it derogatory to his dignity to leave the dining-room, for the purpose of welcoming the stranger in the post-chaise, drawn by the four horses.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In this post-chaise he perceived a gentleman of prepossessing and jovial appearance, and with a handsome and tolerably youthful face.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading In this post-chaise he perceived a gentleman of prepossessing and jovial appearance, and with a handsome and tolerably youthful face.
