adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
agenciesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “agency” — an administrative unit of government
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
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 Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The office of 'L'Actualite' had only recently been established there.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.
Britannicadjective
of Britain
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The office of 'L'Actualite' had only recently been established there.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
Halevynoun
French operatic composer (1799-1862)
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
L'Actualite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
manufacturersnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərərz/
plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The office of 'L'Actualite' had only recently been established there.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading The office of 'L'Actualite' had only recently been established there.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
semi-English
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The office of 'L'Actualite' had only recently been established there.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
travelling-bags
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.
Varhely's
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From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling-bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
Yanski
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
Zilah
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From this reading Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
ZilchnounUS /zɪltʃ/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.
