adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATHER AND SON.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
Badinot
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From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
dishonoredadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnərd/
suffering shame
From this reading His venerable and respected name dishonored by a man whom he had reason to doubt was his son?
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading His venerable and respected name dishonored by a man whom he had reason to doubt was his son?
FATHERnounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER AND SON.
fearfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪrfəl/
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
gesturenounUS /ˈdʒestʃər/
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His venerable and respected name dishonored by a man whom he had reason to doubt was his son?
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His venerable and respected name dishonored by a man whom he had reason to doubt was his son?
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
ListenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading Listen in silence."
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
Lucenay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His venerable and respected name dishonored by a man whom he had reason to doubt was his son?
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His venerable and respected name dishonored by a man whom he had reason to doubt was his son?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
overcomeverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌm/
win a victory over
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading His venerable and respected name dishonored by a man whom he had reason to doubt was his son?
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading His venerable and respected name dishonored by a man whom he had reason to doubt was his son?
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Listen in silence."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
SONnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading FATHER AND SON.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
swearverbUS /swer/
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading His venerable and respected name dishonored by a man whom he had reason to doubt was his son?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His venerable and respected name dishonored by a man whom he had reason to doubt was his son?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His venerable and respected name dishonored by a man whom he had reason to doubt was his son?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading On hearing these fearful words addressed to his son by Badinot, the count changed color, and clung to a chair for support.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His first feeling overcome, the angry looks of the old man, and a threatening gesture which he made as he advanced toward the study revealed a resolution so alarming that Madame de Lucenay caught him by the hand, stopped him, and said, in a low tone, with the most profound conviction, "He is innocent; I swear to you!
