adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
aloudadverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
using the voice; not silently
From this reading “It is necessary that you should know the contents, and I will read it aloud to you.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
arm-chair
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From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Marie noiselessly brought a cane-chair, and seated herself by the table, opposite her parents.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Marie noiselessly brought a cane-chair, and seated herself by the table, opposite her parents.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading “We have just received a communication from the king’s cabinet,” said the mother, solemnly.
cane-chair
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From this reading Marie noiselessly brought a cane-chair, and seated herself by the table, opposite her parents.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading “We have just received a communication from the king’s cabinet,” said the mother, solemnly.
contentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading “It is necessary that you should know the contents, and I will read it aloud to you.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “We have just received a communication from the king’s cabinet,” said the mother, solemnly.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
general'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “We have just received a communication from the king’s cabinet,” said the mother, solemnly.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marie noiselessly brought a cane-chair, and seated herself by the table, opposite her parents.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It is necessary that you should know the contents, and I will read it aloud to you.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is necessary that you should know the contents, and I will read it aloud to you.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is necessary that you should know the contents, and I will read it aloud to you.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading “We have just received a communication from the king’s cabinet,” said the mother, solemnly.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “We have just received a communication from the king’s cabinet,” said the mother, solemnly.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “It is necessary that you should know the contents, and I will read it aloud to you.
legnounUS /leɡ/
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
Marie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “We have just received a communication from the king’s cabinet,” said the mother, solemnly.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading “It is necessary that you should know the contents, and I will read it aloud to you.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading Marie noiselessly brought a cane-chair, and seated herself by the table, opposite her parents.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Marie noiselessly brought a cane-chair, and seated herself by the table, opposite her parents.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Marie noiselessly brought a cane-chair, and seated herself by the table, opposite her parents.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “It is necessary that you should know the contents, and I will read it aloud to you.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading “We have just received a communication from the king’s cabinet,” said the mother, solemnly.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Marie noiselessly brought a cane-chair, and seated herself by the table, opposite her parents.
seatingnounUS /ˈsiːtɪŋ/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “It is necessary that you should know the contents, and I will read it aloud to you.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading “We have just received a communication from the king’s cabinet,” said the mother, solemnly.
strokingnounUS /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
a light touch with the hands
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Marie noiselessly brought a cane-chair, and seated herself by the table, opposite her parents.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is necessary that you should know the contents, and I will read it aloud to you.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is necessary that you should know the contents, and I will read it aloud to you.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We have just received a communication from the king’s cabinet,” said the mother, solemnly.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “Marie,” said the general’s wife, after seating herself upon the hard cushion of the divan, near which sat the general in his arm-chair, busily stroking his painful right leg--“Marie, take a chair, and sit near us.”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “It is necessary that you should know the contents, and I will read it aloud to you.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It is necessary that you should know the contents, and I will read it aloud to you.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I expressly forbid you, however, to interrupt me while I am reading, in your impetuous manner, with your remarks, which are always of the most obstinate and disagreeable kind.
