adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Whence these discordant yells without, and how comes it that you enter my private apartments without a summons?"
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
amazementnounUS /əˈmeɪzmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Whence these discordant yells without, and how comes it that you enter my private apartments without a summons?"
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading "Whence these discordant yells without, and how comes it that you enter my private apartments without a summons?"
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What can it mean?" asked she at last.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What can it mean?" asked she at last.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What can it mean?" asked she at last.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Whence these discordant yells without, and how comes it that you enter my private apartments without a summons?"
countessnounUS /ˈkaʊntəs/
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
discordantadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɔːrdənt/
not in agreement or harmony
From this reading "Whence these discordant yells without, and how comes it that you enter my private apartments without a summons?"
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading "Whence these discordant yells without, and how comes it that you enter my private apartments without a summons?"
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What, in the name of Heaven, is the matter?" exclaimed she.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "What, in the name of Heaven, is the matter?" exclaimed she.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
highnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
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From this reading "Whence these discordant yells without, and how comes it that you enter my private apartments without a summons?"
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What, in the name of Heaven, is the matter?" exclaimed she.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What, in the name of Heaven, is the matter?" exclaimed she.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Whence these discordant yells without, and how comes it that you enter my private apartments without a summons?"
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "What can it mean?" asked she at last.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What, in the name of Heaven, is the matter?" exclaimed she.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What can it mean?" asked she at last.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Whence these discordant yells without, and how comes it that you enter my private apartments without a summons?"
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "What, in the name of Heaven, is the matter?" exclaimed she.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What, in the name of Heaven, is the matter?" exclaimed she.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
pardonverbUS /ˈpɑːrdən/
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "Whence these discordant yells without, and how comes it that you enter my private apartments without a summons?"
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
RIOTnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading THE RIOT.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What, in the name of Heaven, is the matter?" exclaimed she.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading "Whence these discordant yells without, and how comes it that you enter my private apartments without a summons?"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Whence these discordant yells without, and how comes it that you enter my private apartments without a summons?"
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIOT.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Whence these discordant yells without, and how comes it that you enter my private apartments without a summons?"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What, in the name of Heaven, is the matter?" exclaimed she.
WhenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading "Whence these discordant yells without, and how comes it that you enter my private apartments without a summons?"
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Whence these discordant yells without, and how comes it that you enter my private apartments without a summons?"
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "Whence these discordant yells without, and how comes it that you enter my private apartments without a summons?"
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Whence these discordant yells without, and how comes it that you enter my private apartments without a summons?"
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I trust your highness will pardon my boldness; the case is too urgent to admit of formalities, and I come to receive your instructions as to--" Here the voice of the steward was overpowered by the yells of the populace without, and for several moments the countess and her son stood in speechless amazement, waiting an explanation.
