adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the dinner, which was magnificent and admirably well served, the duke obtained a signal advantage over Canalis.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Modeste, who had received her habit and other equestrian equipments the night before, spoke of taking rides about the country.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading During the dinner, which was magnificent and admirably well served, the duke obtained a signal advantage over Canalis.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading During the dinner, which was magnificent and admirably well served, the duke obtained a signal advantage over Canalis.
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the dinner, which was magnificent and admirably well served, the duke obtained a signal advantage over Canalis.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading The duke at once proposed to arrange a hunt in one of the crown forests, which lay a few leagues from Havre.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The duke at once proposed to arrange a hunt in one of the crown forests, which lay a few leagues from Havre.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Modeste, who had received her habit and other equestrian equipments the night before, spoke of taking rides about the country.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
Cadignan
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From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
Canalis
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From this reading During the dinner, which was magnificent and admirably well served, the duke obtained a signal advantage over Canalis.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A turn of the conversation led her to express the wish to see a hunt with hounds, a pleasure she had never yet enjoyed.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Modeste, who had received her habit and other equestrian equipments the night before, spoke of taking rides about the country.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
crownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading The duke at once proposed to arrange a hunt in one of the crown forests, which lay a few leagues from Havre.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading During the dinner, which was magnificent and admirably well served, the duke obtained a signal advantage over Canalis.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
dukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading During the dinner, which was magnificent and admirably well served, the duke obtained a signal advantage over Canalis.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the dinner, which was magnificent and admirably well served, the duke obtained a signal advantage over Canalis.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading A turn of the conversation led her to express the wish to see a hunt with hounds, a pleasure she had never yet enjoyed.
equestrianadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwestriən/
of or relating to or composed of knights
From this reading Modeste, who had received her habit and other equestrian equipments the night before, spoke of taking rides about the country.
equipmentsnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənts/
plural of “equipment” — an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Modeste, who had received her habit and other equestrian equipments the night before, spoke of taking rides about the country.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading A turn of the conversation led her to express the wish to see a hunt with hounds, a pleasure she had never yet enjoyed.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
fascinations
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From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The duke at once proposed to arrange a hunt in one of the crown forests, which lay a few leagues from Havre.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The duke at once proposed to arrange a hunt in one of the crown forests, which lay a few leagues from Havre.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The duke at once proposed to arrange a hunt in one of the crown forests, which lay a few leagues from Havre.
glimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/
a quick look
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading Modeste, who had received her habit and other equestrian equipments the night before, spoke of taking rides about the country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Modeste, who had received her habit and other equestrian equipments the night before, spoke of taking rides about the country.
Havre
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From this reading The duke at once proposed to arrange a hunt in one of the crown forests, which lay a few leagues from Havre.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Modeste, who had received her habit and other equestrian equipments the night before, spoke of taking rides about the country.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading A turn of the conversation led her to express the wish to see a hunt with hounds, a pleasure she had never yet enjoyed.
huntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading A turn of the conversation led her to express the wish to see a hunt with hounds, a pleasure she had never yet enjoyed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The duke at once proposed to arrange a hunt in one of the crown forests, which lay a few leagues from Havre.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The duke at once proposed to arrange a hunt in one of the crown forests, which lay a few leagues from Havre.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The duke at once proposed to arrange a hunt in one of the crown forests, which lay a few leagues from Havre.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A turn of the conversation led her to express the wish to see a hunt with hounds, a pleasure she had never yet enjoyed.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading During the dinner, which was magnificent and admirably well served, the duke obtained a signal advantage over Canalis.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
Modeste
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From this reading Modeste, who had received her habit and other equestrian equipments the night before, spoke of taking rides about the country.
Modeste's
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From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A turn of the conversation led her to express the wish to see a hunt with hounds, a pleasure she had never yet enjoyed.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Modeste, who had received her habit and other equestrian equipments the night before, spoke of taking rides about the country.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading During the dinner, which was magnificent and admirably well served, the duke obtained a signal advantage over Canalis.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Modeste, who had received her habit and other equestrian equipments the night before, spoke of taking rides about the country.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The duke at once proposed to arrange a hunt in one of the crown forests, which lay a few leagues from Havre.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The duke at once proposed to arrange a hunt in one of the crown forests, which lay a few leagues from Havre.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Modeste, who had received her habit and other equestrian equipments the night before, spoke of taking rides about the country.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading During the dinner, which was magnificent and admirably well served, the duke obtained a signal advantage over Canalis.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading A turn of the conversation led her to express the wish to see a hunt with hounds, a pleasure she had never yet enjoyed.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The duke at once proposed to arrange a hunt in one of the crown forests, which lay a few leagues from Havre.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Modeste, who had received her habit and other equestrian equipments the night before, spoke of taking rides about the country.
regaladjectiveUS /ˈriːɡəl/
belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading Modeste, who had received her habit and other equestrian equipments the night before, spoke of taking rides about the country.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A turn of the conversation led her to express the wish to see a hunt with hounds, a pleasure she had never yet enjoyed.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading During the dinner, which was magnificent and admirably well served, the duke obtained a signal advantage over Canalis.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A turn of the conversation led her to express the wish to see a hunt with hounds, a pleasure she had never yet enjoyed.
signalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading During the dinner, which was magnificent and admirably well served, the duke obtained a signal advantage over Canalis.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Modeste, who had received her habit and other equestrian equipments the night before, spoke of taking rides about the country.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Modeste, who had received her habit and other equestrian equipments the night before, spoke of taking rides about the country.
ThanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to his intimacy with the Prince de Cadignan, Master of the Hunt, he saw his chance of displaying an almost regal pomp before Modeste’s eyes, and alluring her with a glimpse of court fascinations, to which she could be introduced by marriage.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the dinner, which was magnificent and admirably well served, the duke obtained a signal advantage over Canalis.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A turn of the conversation led her to express the wish to see a hunt with hounds, a pleasure she had never yet enjoyed.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A turn of the conversation led her to express the wish to see a hunt with hounds, a pleasure she had never yet enjoyed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the dinner, which was magnificent and admirably well served, the duke obtained a signal advantage over Canalis.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading During the dinner, which was magnificent and admirably well served, the duke obtained a signal advantage over Canalis.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the dinner, which was magnificent and admirably well served, the duke obtained a signal advantage over Canalis.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Modeste, who had received her habit and other equestrian equipments the night before, spoke of taking rides about the country.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading A turn of the conversation led her to express the wish to see a hunt with hounds, a pleasure she had never yet enjoyed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A turn of the conversation led her to express the wish to see a hunt with hounds, a pleasure she had never yet enjoyed.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading A turn of the conversation led her to express the wish to see a hunt with hounds, a pleasure she had never yet enjoyed.
