adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
acceleratingverbUS /ækˈseləreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “accelerate” — move faster
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By and by, the paroxysms are less frequent, in proportion as the cure approaches.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The letter had been passed, through a slit in the floor, from the lower apartment to her own.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading By and by, the paroxysms are less frequent, in proportion as the cure approaches.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By and by, the paroxysms are less frequent, in proportion as the cure approaches.
articlenounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəl/
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By and by, the paroxysms are less frequent, in proportion as the cure approaches.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
axiomnounUS /ˈæksiəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The letter had been passed, through a slit in the floor, from the lower apartment to her own.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By and by, the paroxysms are less frequent, in proportion as the cure approaches.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading By and by, the paroxysms are less frequent, in proportion as the cure approaches.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading By and by, the paroxysms are less frequent, in proportion as the cure approaches.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The letter had been passed, through a slit in the floor, from the lower apartment to her own.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The letter had been passed, through a slit in the floor, from the lower apartment to her own.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
LanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading By and by, the paroxysms are less frequent, in proportion as the cure approaches.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The letter had been passed, through a slit in the floor, from the lower apartment to her own.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The letter had been passed, through a slit in the floor, from the lower apartment to her own.
paroxysms
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From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The letter had been passed, through a slit in the floor, from the lower apartment to her own.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading By and by, the paroxysms are less frequent, in proportion as the cure approaches.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
Saint-Aignan's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
slitnounUS /slɪt/
a long narrow opening
From this reading The letter had been passed, through a slit in the floor, from the lower apartment to her own.
succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The letter had been passed, through a slit in the floor, from the lower apartment to her own.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The letter had been passed, through a slit in the floor, from the lower apartment to her own.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
Vallière
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From this reading The next day, the day fixed by the king for the first conversation in Saint-Aignan’s room, La Vallière, on opening one of the folds of the screen, found upon the floor a letter in the king’s handwriting.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In that malady which is termed love the paroxysms succeed each other at intervals, ever accelerating from the moment the disease declares itself.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This being laid down as a general axiom, and as the leading article of a particular chapter, we will now proceed with our recital.
