adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Thus armed against discovery, they looked for news from me which should determine their future action.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Thus armed against discovery, they looked for news from me which should determine their future action.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE Constable of Zenda and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, sat at breakfast in the hunting-lodge.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Thus armed against discovery, they looked for news from me which should determine their future action.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE Constable of Zenda and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, sat at breakfast in the hunting-lodge.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
bedroomnounUS /ˈbedruːm/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE Constable of Zenda and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, sat at breakfast in the hunting-lodge.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading THE Constable of Zenda and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, sat at breakfast in the hunting-lodge.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Thus armed against discovery, they looked for news from me which should determine their future action.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading Thus armed against discovery, they looked for news from me which should determine their future action.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
expectingverbUS /ɪkˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading Thus armed against discovery, they looked for news from me which should determine their future action.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
hunting-lodge
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From this reading THE Constable of Zenda and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, sat at breakfast in the hunting-lodge.
huntsmannounUS /ˈhʌntsmən/
someone who hunts game
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE Constable of Zenda and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, sat at breakfast in the hunting-lodge.
Inquirers
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From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
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 THE Constable of Zenda and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, sat at breakfast in the hunting-lodge.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Thus armed against discovery, they looked for news from me which should determine their future action.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus armed against discovery, they looked for news from me which should determine their future action.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE Constable of Zenda and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, sat at breakfast in the hunting-lodge.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Thus armed against discovery, they looked for news from me which should determine their future action.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE Constable of Zenda and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, sat at breakfast in the hunting-lodge.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
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 Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
Rassendyll's
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From this reading THE Constable of Zenda and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, sat at breakfast in the hunting-lodge.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
refuseverbUS /rəˈfjuːz/
show unwillingness towards
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
Sapt
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From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE Constable of Zenda and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, sat at breakfast in the hunting-lodge.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading THE Constable of Zenda and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, sat at breakfast in the hunting-lodge.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Thus armed against discovery, they looked for news from me which should determine their future action.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
Tarlenheim
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From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE Constable of Zenda and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, sat at breakfast in the hunting-lodge.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thus armed against discovery, they looked for news from me which should determine their future action.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus armed against discovery, they looked for news from me which should determine their future action.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The door of the house was securely fastened; they were prepared to refuse admission; in case refusal was impossible, the preparations for concealing the king’s body and that of his huntsman Herbert were complete.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were in the small room which was ordinarily used as the bedroom of the gentleman in attendance on the king: they chose it now because it commanded a view of the approach.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Inquirers would be told that the king had ridden out with his huntsman at daybreak, promising to return in the evening but not stating where he was going; Sapt was under orders to await his return, and James was expecting instructions from his master the Count of Tarlenheim.
Zenda
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From this reading THE Constable of Zenda and James, Mr. Rassendyll’s servant, sat at breakfast in the hunting-lodge.
