adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
addressverbUS /ˈædres/
speak to
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
ah
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From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A smile lent an unexpected charm to the almost severe features of the host.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading A smile lent an unexpected charm to the almost severe features of the host.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"
chroniclesnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/
plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading A smile lent an unexpected charm to the almost severe features of the host.
foot-bridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
ForeignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.
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 A smile lent an unexpected charm to the almost severe features of the host.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.
insatiableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/
impossible to satisfy
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
Jacquemin's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading A smile lent an unexpected charm to the almost severe features of the host.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"
ParisiansnounUS /pərˈɪsiənz/
plural of “parisian” — a native or resident of Paris
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
pleasure-seekers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.
receptionsnounUS /rɪˈsepʃənz/
plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
restaurantsnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnts/
plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading A smile lent an unexpected charm to the almost severe features of the host.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A smile lent an unexpected charm to the almost severe features of the host.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A smile lent an unexpected charm to the almost severe features of the host.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"
Zilah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.
