adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading She had believed that she never should see him again.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She walked slowly along the bank of the lake, her head bowed, and the long skirt of her mourning-robe sweeping the grass.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She walked slowly along the bank of the lake, her head bowed, and the long skirt of her mourning-robe sweeping the grass.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Suddenly the Comte de Camors appeared before her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading She walked slowly along the bank of the lake, her head bowed, and the long skirt of her mourning-robe sweeping the grass.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Suddenly the Comte de Camors appeared before her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She had believed that she never should see him again.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading She walked slowly along the bank of the lake, her head bowed, and the long skirt of her mourning-robe sweeping the grass.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
Camors
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From this reading Suddenly the Comte de Camors appeared before her.
Campvallon
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From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
Comtenoun
French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study
From this reading Suddenly the Comte de Camors appeared before her.
CURTAINnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
dazzlinglyadverb
in a manner or to a degree that dazzles the beholder
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
discernibleadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnəbəl/
perceptible by the senses or intellect
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
escortingverbUS /ˈeskɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
FALLSnounUS /fɔːlz/
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading She walked slowly along the bank of the lake, her head bowed, and the long skirt of her mourning-robe sweeping the grass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had believed that she never should see him again.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She walked slowly along the bank of the lake, her head bowed, and the long skirt of her mourning-robe sweeping the grass.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had believed that she never should see him again.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading She walked slowly along the bank of the lake, her head bowed, and the long skirt of her mourning-robe sweeping the grass.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She walked slowly along the bank of the lake, her head bowed, and the long skirt of her mourning-robe sweeping the grass.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
Marquisenoun
a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
mourning-robe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She walked slowly along the bank of the lake, her head bowed, and the long skirt of her mourning-robe sweeping the grass.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had believed that she never should see him again.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
parknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had believed that she never should see him again.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She walked slowly along the bank of the lake, her head bowed, and the long skirt of her mourning-robe sweeping the grass.
sheetnounUS /ʃiːt/
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She had believed that she never should see him again.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading She walked slowly along the bank of the lake, her head bowed, and the long skirt of her mourning-robe sweeping the grass.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading She walked slowly along the bank of the lake, her head bowed, and the long skirt of her mourning-robe sweeping the grass.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
SuddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the Comte de Camors appeared before her.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
swansnounUS /swɑːnz/
plural of “swan” — stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading She walked slowly along the bank of the lake, her head bowed, and the long skirt of her mourning-robe sweeping the grass.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had believed that she never should see him again.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
titbits
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She walked slowly along the bank of the lake, her head bowed, and the long skirt of her mourning-robe sweeping the grass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
wavesnounUS /weɪvz/
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS The next morning the Marquise de Campvallon was strolling beside a large circular sheet of water which ornamented the lower part of her park, the metallic gleam of the rippling waves being discernible from afar through the branches of the surrounding trees.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Two large and dazzlingly white swans, watching their mistress eagerly, in expectation of receiving their usual titbits from her hands, swam close to the bank, following her steps as if escorting her.
