adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The host turned pale, and shrank back, as if seized with a sudden fright.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading The count turned, and, in addressing some indifferent question to the host, opened his gold-embroidered blue satin vest.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cagliostro quitted the two confidants, entered his carriage awaiting him before the door, and drove to the hotel.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The host turned pale, and shrank back, as if seized with a sudden fright.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Cagliostro quitted the two confidants, entered his carriage awaiting him before the door, and drove to the hotel.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The host turned pale, and shrank back, as if seized with a sudden fright.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Cagliostro quitted the two confidants, entered his carriage awaiting him before the door, and drove to the hotel.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The count turned, and, in addressing some indifferent question to the host, opened his gold-embroidered blue satin vest.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
Cagliostronoun
Italian who was famous as a magician and alchemist (1743-1795)
From this reading Cagliostro quitted the two confidants, entered his carriage awaiting him before the door, and drove to the hotel.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Cagliostro quitted the two confidants, entered his carriage awaiting him before the door, and drove to the hotel.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Cagliostro passed on, motioning him to follow, which he humbly obeyed, sinking upon his knees as the door closed.
confidantsnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədænts/
plural of “confidant” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading Cagliostro quitted the two confidants, entered his carriage awaiting him before the door, and drove to the hotel.
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The count turned, and, in addressing some indifferent question to the host, opened his gold-embroidered blue satin vest.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Cagliostro quitted the two confidants, entered his carriage awaiting him before the door, and drove to the hotel.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Cagliostro quitted the two confidants, entered his carriage awaiting him before the door, and drove to the hotel.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Cagliostro quitted the two confidants, entered his carriage awaiting him before the door, and drove to the hotel.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Cagliostro passed on, motioning him to follow, which he humbly obeyed, sinking upon his knees as the door closed.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading The host turned pale, and shrank back, as if seized with a sudden fright.
gold-embroidered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The count turned, and, in addressing some indifferent question to the host, opened his gold-embroidered blue satin vest.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cagliostro passed on, motioning him to follow, which he humbly obeyed, sinking upon his knees as the door closed.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cagliostro quitted the two confidants, entered his carriage awaiting him before the door, and drove to the hotel.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cagliostro quitted the two confidants, entered his carriage awaiting him before the door, and drove to the hotel.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Cagliostro quitted the two confidants, entered his carriage awaiting him before the door, and drove to the hotel.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading Cagliostro passed on, motioning him to follow, which he humbly obeyed, sinking upon his knees as the door closed.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The host turned pale, and shrank back, as if seized with a sudden fright.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The count turned, and, in addressing some indifferent question to the host, opened his gold-embroidered blue satin vest.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading The count turned, and, in addressing some indifferent question to the host, opened his gold-embroidered blue satin vest.
kneesnounUS /niːz/
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Cagliostro passed on, motioning him to follow, which he humbly obeyed, sinking upon his knees as the door closed.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
motioningverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading Cagliostro passed on, motioning him to follow, which he humbly obeyed, sinking upon his knees as the door closed.
obeyedverbUS /oʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Cagliostro passed on, motioning him to follow, which he humbly obeyed, sinking upon his knees as the door closed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cagliostro passed on, motioning him to follow, which he humbly obeyed, sinking upon his knees as the door closed.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The count turned, and, in addressing some indifferent question to the host, opened his gold-embroidered blue satin vest.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The host turned pale, and shrank back, as if seized with a sudden fright.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Cagliostro passed on, motioning him to follow, which he humbly obeyed, sinking upon his knees as the door closed.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The count turned, and, in addressing some indifferent question to the host, opened his gold-embroidered blue satin vest.
quitted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cagliostro quitted the two confidants, entered his carriage awaiting him before the door, and drove to the hotel.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading The count turned, and, in addressing some indifferent question to the host, opened his gold-embroidered blue satin vest.
seizedverbUS /siːzd/
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The host turned pale, and shrank back, as if seized with a sudden fright.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading The host turned pale, and shrank back, as if seized with a sudden fright.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Cagliostro passed on, motioning him to follow, which he humbly obeyed, sinking upon his knees as the door closed.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The count turned, and, in addressing some indifferent question to the host, opened his gold-embroidered blue satin vest.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The host turned pale, and shrank back, as if seized with a sudden fright.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cagliostro quitted the two confidants, entered his carriage awaiting him before the door, and drove to the hotel.
throwingverbUS /ˈθroʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cagliostro quitted the two confidants, entered his carriage awaiting him before the door, and drove to the hotel.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The count turned, and, in addressing some indifferent question to the host, opened his gold-embroidered blue satin vest.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Cagliostro quitted the two confidants, entered his carriage awaiting him before the door, and drove to the hotel.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Cagliostro passed on, motioning him to follow, which he humbly obeyed, sinking upon his knees as the door closed.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading The count turned, and, in addressing some indifferent question to the host, opened his gold-embroidered blue satin vest.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cagliostro passed on, motioning him to follow, which he humbly obeyed, sinking upon his knees as the door closed.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The host and chief waiter received him with extreme deference, both accompanying him up the stairs--the latter throwing wide open the large doors of his room.
