AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading He saw again the Danube and the golden Tisza.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
attilanounUS /əˈtɪlə/
king of the Huns; the most successful barbarian invader of the Roman Empire (406-453)
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
beatingnounUS /ˈbiːtɪŋ/
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
beheldverbUS /biˈheld/
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
confiscatedverbUS /ˈkɑːnfəskeɪtəd/
past form of “confiscate” — take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He fled from Paris, seeking a pure existence, and returned to his Hungary, to the country of his youth, the land of the vast plains.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
DanubenounUS /ˈdænjuːb/
the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga); flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea
From this reading He saw again the Danube and the golden Tisza.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
drankverbUS /dræŋk/
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
drinking-vessel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading He fled from Paris, seeking a pure existence, and returned to his Hungary, to the country of his youth, the land of the vast plains.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
fledverbUS /fled/
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading He fled from Paris, seeking a pure existence, and returned to his Hungary, to the country of his youth, the land of the vast plains.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
foughtverbUS /fɔːt/
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He fled from Paris, seeking a pure existence, and returned to his Hungary, to the country of his youth, the land of the vast plains.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading He saw again the Danube and the golden Tisza.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
HungarynounUS /ˈhʌŋɡəri/
a republic in central Europe
From this reading He fled from Paris, seeking a pure existence, and returned to his Hungary, to the country of his youth, the land of the vast plains.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He fled from Paris, seeking a pure existence, and returned to his Hungary, to the country of his youth, the land of the vast plains.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
LIFEnounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
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 A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
MagyarnounUS /ˈmæɡjɑːr/
a native or inhabitant of Hungary
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
maizenounUS /meɪz/
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
marksnounUS /mɑːrks/
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
Marsa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
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 the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
nationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
notis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading He fled from Paris, seeking a pure existence, and returned to his Hungary, to the country of his youth, the land of the vast plains.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading He fled from Paris, seeking a pure existence, and returned to his Hungary, to the country of his youth, the land of the vast plains.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
pureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading He fled from Paris, seeking a pure existence, and returned to his Hungary, to the country of his youth, the land of the vast plains.
ravagesnounUS /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/
plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He fled from Paris, seeking a pure existence, and returned to his Hungary, to the country of his youth, the land of the vast plains.
rightfuladjectiveUS /ˈraɪtfəl/
legally valid
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw again the Danube and the golden Tisza.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading He fled from Paris, seeking a pure existence, and returned to his Hungary, to the country of his youth, the land of the vast plains.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
Tisza
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From this reading He saw again the Danube and the golden Tisza.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
tschouttora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He fled from Paris, seeking a pure existence, and returned to his Hungary, to the country of his youth, the land of the vast plains.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
whitenedadjective
(of hair) having lost its color
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In the Magyar costume, his heart beating more proudly under the national attila, he passed before the eyes of the peasants who had known him when a child, and had fought under his orders; and he spoke to them by name, recognizing many of his old companions in these poor people with cheeks tanned by the sun, and heads whitened by age.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading He led Marsa, trembling and happy, to the door of the castle, where they offered him the wine of honor, drank from the 'tschouttora', the Hungarian drinking-vessel, the 'notis' and cakes made of maize cooked in cream.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading A NEW LIFE The following day, with tender ardor, he took her away to his old Hungarian castle, with its red towers still bearing marks of the ravages of the cannon--the castle which he never had beheld since Austria had confiscated it, and then, after long years, restored it to its rightful owner.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He fled from Paris, seeking a pure existence, and returned to his Hungary, to the country of his youth, the land of the vast plains.
