adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The valet arranged the fire, raised the lamps in both rooms, and was about to retire, when his master spoke:
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading He ascended, with the walk of a master, the steps leading to the entrance, to the hall where several servants awaited him.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading He ascended, with the walk of a master, the steps leading to the entrance, to the hall where several servants awaited him.
Barbet-de-Jouy
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From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
bedroomnounUS /ˈbedruːm/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The valet arranged the fire, raised the lamps in both rooms, and was about to retire, when his master spoke:
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
coupenounUS /kuːp/
a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
curtainedadjective
furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He ascended, with the walk of a master, the steps leading to the entrance, to the hall where several servants awaited him.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading The valet arranged the fire, raised the lamps in both rooms, and was about to retire, when his master spoke:
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He ascended, with the walk of a master, the steps leading to the entrance, to the hall where several servants awaited him.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Has my son returned home?"
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ascended, with the walk of a master, the steps leading to the entrance, to the hall where several servants awaited him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He ascended, with the walk of a master, the steps leading to the entrance, to the hall where several servants awaited him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The valet arranged the fire, raised the lamps in both rooms, and was about to retire, when his master spoke:
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Has my son returned home?"
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The valet arranged the fire, raised the lamps in both rooms, and was about to retire, when his master spoke:
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He ascended, with the walk of a master, the steps leading to the entrance, to the hall where several servants awaited him.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He ascended, with the walk of a master, the steps leading to the entrance, to the hall where several servants awaited him.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Has my son returned home?"
NearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The valet arranged the fire, raised the lamps in both rooms, and was about to retire, when his master spoke:
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading The valet arranged the fire, raised the lamps in both rooms, and was about to retire, when his master spoke:
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Has my son returned home?"
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The valet arranged the fire, raised the lamps in both rooms, and was about to retire, when his master spoke:
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He ascended, with the walk of a master, the steps leading to the entrance, to the hall where several servants awaited him.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He ascended, with the walk of a master, the steps leading to the entrance, to the hall where several servants awaited him.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading "Has my son returned home?"
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The valet arranged the fire, raised the lamps in both rooms, and was about to retire, when his master spoke:
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He ascended, with the walk of a master, the steps leading to the entrance, to the hall where several servants awaited him.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He ascended, with the walk of a master, the steps leading to the entrance, to the hall where several servants awaited him.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading The valet arranged the fire, raised the lamps in both rooms, and was about to retire, when his master spoke:
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He ascended, with the walk of a master, the steps leading to the entrance, to the hall where several servants awaited him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The valet arranged the fire, raised the lamps in both rooms, and was about to retire, when his master spoke:
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 Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The valet arranged the fire, raised the lamps in both rooms, and was about to retire, when his master spoke:
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He ascended, with the walk of a master, the steps leading to the entrance, to the hall where several servants awaited him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of them followed him into an elegant study on the first floor, which communicated with a handsome bedroom, separated from it by a curtained arch.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He ascended, with the walk of a master, the steps leading to the entrance, to the hall where several servants awaited him.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Near eleven o'clock, one evening in the month of May, a man about fifty years of age, well formed, and of noble carriage, stepped from a coupe in the courtyard of a small hotel in the Rue Barbet-de-Jouy.
