acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The plans we had laid to secure his tenure of the throne, in case he had accepted it, served well in the event of his death.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
appalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
Bauer's
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From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading The plans we had laid to secure his tenure of the throne, in case he had accepted it, served well in the event of his death.
charredverbUS /tʃɑːrd/
inflected form of “char” — burn to charcoal
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The plans we had laid to secure his tenure of the throne, in case he had accepted it, served well in the event of his death.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
foresternounUS /ˈfɔːrəstər/
English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Rischenheim was loyal to the pledge he had given to the queen.
gossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
graveyardnounUS /ˈɡreɪvjɑːrd/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The plans we had laid to secure his tenure of the throne, in case he had accepted it, served well in the event of his death.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The plans we had laid to secure his tenure of the throne, in case he had accepted it, served well in the event of his death.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The plans we had laid to secure his tenure of the throne, in case he had accepted it, served well in the event of his death.
hunting-lodge
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From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The plans we had laid to secure his tenure of the throne, in case he had accepted it, served well in the event of his death.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The plans we had laid to secure his tenure of the throne, in case he had accepted it, served well in the event of his death.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading The plans we had laid to secure his tenure of the throne, in case he had accepted it, served well in the event of his death.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Rischenheim was loyal to the pledge he had given to the queen.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The plans we had laid to secure his tenure of the throne, in case he had accepted it, served well in the event of his death.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading Rischenheim was loyal to the pledge he had given to the queen.
queennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Rischenheim was loyal to the pledge he had given to the queen.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
Rassendyll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
Rassendyll's
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From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
Rischenheim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rischenheim was loyal to the pledge he had given to the queen.
Rudolf
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From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading The plans we had laid to secure his tenure of the throne, in case he had accepted it, served well in the event of his death.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The plans we had laid to secure his tenure of the throne, in case he had accepted it, served well in the event of his death.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
tenurenounUS /ˈtenjər/
the term during which some position is held
From this reading The plans we had laid to secure his tenure of the throne, in case he had accepted it, served well in the event of his death.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
THEREadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
thronenounUS /θroʊn/
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading The plans we had laid to secure his tenure of the throne, in case he had accepted it, served well in the event of his death.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The plans we had laid to secure his tenure of the throne, in case he had accepted it, served well in the event of his death.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The plans we had laid to secure his tenure of the throne, in case he had accepted it, served well in the event of his death.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THERE IS little need, and I have little heart, to dwell on what followed the death of Mr. Rassendyll.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Bauer’s lips were for ever sealed; the old woman was too scared and appalled to hint even to her gossips of the suspicions she entertained.
Zenda
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From this reading The ashes of the hunting-lodge held their secret fast, and none suspected when the charred body which was called Rudolf Rassendyll’s was laid to quiet rest in the graveyard of the town of Zenda, hard by the tomb of Herbert the forester.
