adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "Are you ready?" he asked, addressing Vendale.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The shock was followed by the appearance of Madame Dor.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you ready?" he asked, addressing Vendale.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you ready?" he asked, addressing Vendale.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The shock was followed by the appearance of Madame Dor.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
courier'snounUS /ˈkɜːriərz/
possessive form of “courier” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder.
Dor
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From this reading The shock was followed by the appearance of Madame Dor.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The shock was followed by the appearance of Madame Dor.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Are you ready?" he asked, addressing Vendale.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading The shock was followed by the appearance of Madame Dor.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
Obenreizer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
plumpedverbUS /plʌmpt/
past form of “plump” — drop sharply
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Are you ready?" he asked, addressing Vendale.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The shock was followed by the appearance of Madame Dor.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
Vendale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you ready?" he asked, addressing Vendale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The shock was followed by the appearance of Madame Dor.
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Obenreizer" exclaimed this excellent person in a whisper, and plumped down instantly in her regular place by the stove.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Obenreizer came in with a courier's big strapped over his shoulder.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Before a word more could be said, the sudden movement of some ponderous body shook the floor of the next room.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you ready?" he asked, addressing Vendale.
