20,000
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From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading These tapestries were to be hung during the absence of the duchess in Homburg, and were to greet her as a birthday surprise on her return.
adornverbUS /əˈdɔːrn/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading I met her only daughter, Hilda, in America, and we became quite intimate.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
Apisnoun
type genus of the Apidae: honeybees
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I met her only daughter, Hilda, in America, and we became quite intimate.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading These tapestries were to be hung during the absence of the duchess in Homburg, and were to greet her as a birthday surprise on her return.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
Cimicifugas
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From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading I met her only daughter, Hilda, in America, and we became quite intimate.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading These tapestries were to be hung during the absence of the duchess in Homburg, and were to greet her as a birthday surprise on her return.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
exchangesnounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “exchange” — chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
famenounUS /feɪm/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading These tapestries were to be hung during the absence of the duchess in Homburg, and were to greet her as a birthday surprise on her return.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
harmnounUS /hɑːrm/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
Hilda
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From this reading I met her only daughter, Hilda, in America, and we became quite intimate.
HomburgnounUS /ˈhɑːmbərɡ/
a hat made of felt with a creased crown
From this reading These tapestries were to be hung during the absence of the duchess in Homburg, and were to greet her as a birthday surprise on her return.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading These tapestries were to be hung during the absence of the duchess in Homburg, and were to greet her as a birthday surprise on her return.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading I met her only daughter, Hilda, in America, and we became quite intimate.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
lovableadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvəbəl/
having characteristics that attract love or affection
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
Mellifica
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From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I met her only daughter, Hilda, in America, and we became quite intimate.
morning-room
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From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These tapestries were to be hung during the absence of the duchess in Homburg, and were to greet her as a birthday surprise on her return.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading I met her only daughter, Hilda, in America, and we became quite intimate.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
poundsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I met her only daughter, Hilda, in America, and we became quite intimate.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading These tapestries were to be hung during the absence of the duchess in Homburg, and were to greet her as a birthday surprise on her return.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading These tapestries were to be hung during the absence of the duchess in Homburg, and were to greet her as a birthday surprise on her return.
tapestriesnounUS /ˈtæpəstriz/
plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These tapestries were to be hung during the absence of the duchess in Homburg, and were to greet her as a birthday surprise on her return.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
unaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfektɪd/
undergoing no change when acted upon
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
untitledadjective
not of the nobility
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These tapestries were to be hung during the absence of the duchess in Homburg, and were to greet her as a birthday surprise on her return.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among all my English experiences, none occupies so important a place as my forced meeting with the Duke of Cimicifugas.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading (There can be no harm in my telling the incident, so long as I do not give the right names, which are very well known to fame.) The Duchess of Cimicifugas, who is charming, unaffected, and lovable, so report says, has among her chosen friends an untitled woman whom we will call Mrs. Apis Mellifica.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It seems that Mrs. Apis Mellifica, who has an income of 20,000 pounds a year, often exchanges presents with the duchess, and at this time she had brought with her from the Continent some rare old tapestries with which to adorn a new morning-room at Cimicifugas House.
