adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
AmbassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that I made immediate preparations to obey his summons.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading It is needless to say that I made immediate preparations to obey his summons.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that I made immediate preparations to obey his summons.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that I made immediate preparations to obey his summons.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is needless to say that I made immediate preparations to obey his summons.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say that I made immediate preparations to obey his summons.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
obeyverbUS /oʊˈbeɪ/
be obedient to
From this reading It is needless to say that I made immediate preparations to obey his summons.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It is needless to say that I made immediate preparations to obey his summons.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
Rassendyll's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
RECEIVEDadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
RuritanianounUS /ˌrʊrəˈteɪniə/
an imaginary kingdom in central Europe; often used as a scene for intrigue and romance
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say that I made immediate preparations to obey his summons.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
Strelsau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading It is needless to say that I made immediate preparations to obey his summons.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is needless to say that I made immediate preparations to obey his summons.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
Topham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had talked to this man in the course of our journey, and discovered that he had been in the service of Lord Topham, formerly British Ambassador to the Court of Ruritania.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
unfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading My wife indeed protested--and I must admit with some show of reason--that I was unfit to endure further fatigues, and that my bed was the only proper place for me.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I could not listen; and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, being informed of the summons, was at my elbow with a card of the trains from Strelsau to Zenda, without waiting for any order from me.
Zenda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I RECEIVED the telegram sent to me by the Constable of Zenda at my own house in Strelsau about one o’clock.
