adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was Asie, wrapped in a black hood such as ladies then wore on leaving a ball.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “Send for the Sacraments, Papa Peyrade,” said she, in the voice that had already prophesied ill.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading In the street the spy was gripped by the arm as he crossed the threshold of the outer gate.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
Asie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Asie, wrapped in a black hood such as ladies then wore on leaving a ball.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It was Asie, wrapped in a black hood such as ladies then wore on leaving a ball.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was Asie, wrapped in a black hood such as ladies then wore on leaving a ball.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the street the spy was gripped by the arm as he crossed the threshold of the outer gate.
coachverbUS /koʊtʃ/
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading In the street the spy was gripped by the arm as he crossed the threshold of the outer gate.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading In the street the spy was gripped by the arm as he crossed the threshold of the outer gate.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading In the street the spy was gripped by the arm as he crossed the threshold of the outer gate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Send for the Sacraments, Papa Peyrade,” said she, in the voice that had already prophesied ill.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading It was Asie, wrapped in a black hood such as ladies then wore on leaving a ball.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading “Send for the Sacraments, Papa Peyrade,” said she, in the voice that had already prophesied ill.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the street the spy was gripped by the arm as he crossed the threshold of the outer gate.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Asie, wrapped in a black hood such as ladies then wore on leaving a ball.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was Asie, wrapped in a black hood such as ladies then wore on leaving a ball.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading It was Asie, wrapped in a black hood such as ladies then wore on leaving a ball.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
Lucien
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was Asie, wrapped in a black hood such as ladies then wore on leaving a ball.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading In the street the spy was gripped by the arm as he crossed the threshold of the outer gate.
PapanounUS /ˈpɑːpʌ/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “Send for the Sacraments, Papa Peyrade,” said she, in the voice that had already prophesied ill.
Peyrade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Send for the Sacraments, Papa Peyrade,” said she, in the voice that had already prophesied ill.
prophesiedverbUS /ˈprɑːfəsaɪd/
inflected form of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading “Send for the Sacraments, Papa Peyrade,” said she, in the voice that had already prophesied ill.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
SacramentsnounUS /ˈsækrəmənts/
plural of “sacrament” — a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it
From this reading “Send for the Sacraments, Papa Peyrade,” said she, in the voice that had already prophesied ill.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Send for the Sacraments, Papa Peyrade,” said she, in the voice that had already prophesied ill.
SendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “Send for the Sacraments, Papa Peyrade,” said she, in the voice that had already prophesied ill.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Send for the Sacraments, Papa Peyrade,” said she, in the voice that had already prophesied ill.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading In the street the spy was gripped by the arm as he crossed the threshold of the outer gate.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In the street the spy was gripped by the arm as he crossed the threshold of the outer gate.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was Asie, wrapped in a black hood such as ladies then wore on leaving a ball.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Send for the Sacraments, Papa Peyrade,” said she, in the voice that had already prophesied ill.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading In the street the spy was gripped by the arm as he crossed the threshold of the outer gate.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Send for the Sacraments, Papa Peyrade,” said she, in the voice that had already prophesied ill.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the street the spy was gripped by the arm as he crossed the threshold of the outer gate.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He looked at Esther and Lucien as he spoke, then he took advantage of the general dismay to vanish with the utmost rapidity, meaning to run home without waiting for the coach.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading It was Asie, wrapped in a black hood such as ladies then wore on leaving a ball.
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading It was Asie, wrapped in a black hood such as ladies then wore on leaving a ball.
