adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Who is that pretty girl who is with you, Manon?" whispered he; "a friend of yours, I hope?"
AbbenounUS /ˈæbi/
a French abbot
From this reading Among these patriots was the Abbe Tracassier.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these patriots was the Abbe Tracassier.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
ci-devant
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From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
dragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading The trial was nearer than either Manon or Victoire expected.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The trial was nearer than either Manon or Victoire expected.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Who is that pretty girl who is with you, Manon?" whispered he; "a friend of yours, I hope?"
fruitnounUS /fruːt/
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading "Who is that pretty girl who is with you, Manon?" whispered he; "a friend of yours, I hope?"
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
hairdressernounUS /ˈherdresər/
someone who cuts or beautifies hair
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Who is that pretty girl who is with you, Manon?" whispered he; "a friend of yours, I hope?"
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
Hesperianadjective
denoting or characteristic of countries of Europe and the western hemisphere
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Who is that pretty girl who is with you, Manon?" whispered he; "a friend of yours, I hope?"
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Who is that pretty girl who is with you, Manon?" whispered he; "a friend of yours, I hope?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is that pretty girl who is with you, Manon?" whispered he; "a friend of yours, I hope?"
LadenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
Manon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The trial was nearer than either Manon or Victoire expected.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
MILTONnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The trial was nearer than either Manon or Victoire expected.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Among these patriots was the Abbe Tracassier.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Who is that pretty girl who is with you, Manon?" whispered he; "a friend of yours, I hope?"
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The trial was nearer than either Manon or Victoire expected.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Who is that pretty girl who is with you, Manon?" whispered he; "a friend of yours, I hope?"
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these patriots was the Abbe Tracassier.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
Tracassier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among these patriots was the Abbe Tracassier.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading The trial was nearer than either Manon or Victoire expected.
unenchanted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
Victoire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The trial was nearer than either Manon or Victoire expected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The trial was nearer than either Manon or Victoire expected.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Who is that pretty girl who is with you, Manon?" whispered he; "a friend of yours, I hope?"
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But beauty, like the fair Hesperian tree, Laden with blooming gold, had need the guard Of dragon watch with unenchanted eye To save her blossoms, or defend her fruit."--MILTON.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Manon had scarcely pronounced the last words when the ci-devant hairdresser burst into the room, accompanied by several of his political associates, who met to consult measures for the good of the nation.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who is that pretty girl who is with you, Manon?" whispered he; "a friend of yours, I hope?"
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Who is that pretty girl who is with you, Manon?" whispered he; "a friend of yours, I hope?"
