adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The servants were all richly attired in blue silk liveries, and they seemed disposed to resent the fact that these strangers had been added to their ranks.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Now they turned in no less surprise to examine the boy, and their looks expressed not only astonishment but dislike.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These were staring in bewilderment at Cap'n Bill, who had been introduced to them by Captain Ultramarine.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The servants were all richly attired in blue silk liveries, and they seemed disposed to resent the fact that these strangers had been added to their ranks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These were staring in bewilderment at Cap'n Bill, who had been introduced to them by Captain Ultramarine.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading These were staring in bewilderment at Cap'n Bill, who had been introduced to them by Captain Ultramarine.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The soldier and the boy passed through several broad corridors and then came to a big hall where many servants were congregated.
BillnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading These were staring in bewilderment at Cap'n Bill, who had been introduced to them by Captain Ultramarine.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading The soldier and the boy passed through several broad corridors and then came to a big hall where many servants were congregated.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The soldier and the boy passed through several broad corridors and then came to a big hall where many servants were congregated.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now they turned in no less surprise to examine the boy, and their looks expressed not only astonishment but dislike.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These were staring in bewilderment at Cap'n Bill, who had been introduced to them by Captain Ultramarine.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The soldier and the boy passed through several broad corridors and then came to a big hall where many servants were congregated.
Cap'n
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These were staring in bewilderment at Cap'n Bill, who had been introduced to them by Captain Ultramarine.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading These were staring in bewilderment at Cap'n Bill, who had been introduced to them by Captain Ultramarine.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
congregatedverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading The soldier and the boy passed through several broad corridors and then came to a big hall where many servants were congregated.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The soldier and the boy passed through several broad corridors and then came to a big hall where many servants were congregated.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Now they turned in no less surprise to examine the boy, and their looks expressed not only astonishment but dislike.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading The servants were all richly attired in blue silk liveries, and they seemed disposed to resent the fact that these strangers had been added to their ranks.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Now they turned in no less surprise to examine the boy, and their looks expressed not only astonishment but dislike.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading Now they turned in no less surprise to examine the boy, and their looks expressed not only astonishment but dislike.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The servants were all richly attired in blue silk liveries, and they seemed disposed to resent the fact that these strangers had been added to their ranks.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These were staring in bewilderment at Cap'n Bill, who had been introduced to them by Captain Ultramarine.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The soldier and the boy passed through several broad corridors and then came to a big hall where many servants were congregated.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading These were staring in bewilderment at Cap'n Bill, who had been introduced to them by Captain Ultramarine.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Now they turned in no less surprise to examine the boy, and their looks expressed not only astonishment but dislike.
liveries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The servants were all richly attired in blue silk liveries, and they seemed disposed to resent the fact that these strangers had been added to their ranks.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Now they turned in no less surprise to examine the boy, and their looks expressed not only astonishment but dislike.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
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 The soldier and the boy passed through several broad corridors and then came to a big hall where many servants were congregated.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Now they turned in no less surprise to examine the boy, and their looks expressed not only astonishment but dislike.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now they turned in no less surprise to examine the boy, and their looks expressed not only astonishment but dislike.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now they turned in no less surprise to examine the boy, and their looks expressed not only astonishment but dislike.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Now they turned in no less surprise to examine the boy, and their looks expressed not only astonishment but dislike.
PalacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The soldier and the boy passed through several broad corridors and then came to a big hall where many servants were congregated.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The servants were all richly attired in blue silk liveries, and they seemed disposed to resent the fact that these strangers had been added to their ranks.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading The servants were all richly attired in blue silk liveries, and they seemed disposed to resent the fact that these strangers had been added to their ranks.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading The servants were all richly attired in blue silk liveries, and they seemed disposed to resent the fact that these strangers had been added to their ranks.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The servants were all richly attired in blue silk liveries, and they seemed disposed to resent the fact that these strangers had been added to their ranks.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The soldier and the boy passed through several broad corridors and then came to a big hall where many servants were congregated.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The soldier and the boy passed through several broad corridors and then came to a big hall where many servants were congregated.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The servants were all richly attired in blue silk liveries, and they seemed disposed to resent the fact that these strangers had been added to their ranks.
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The soldier and the boy passed through several broad corridors and then came to a big hall where many servants were congregated.
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading These were staring in bewilderment at Cap'n Bill, who had been introduced to them by Captain Ultramarine.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The servants were all richly attired in blue silk liveries, and they seemed disposed to resent the fact that these strangers had been added to their ranks.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Now they turned in no less surprise to examine the boy, and their looks expressed not only astonishment but dislike.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The servants were all richly attired in blue silk liveries, and they seemed disposed to resent the fact that these strangers had been added to their ranks.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now they turned in no less surprise to examine the boy, and their looks expressed not only astonishment but dislike.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These were staring in bewilderment at Cap'n Bill, who had been introduced to them by Captain Ultramarine.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The soldier and the boy passed through several broad corridors and then came to a big hall where many servants were congregated.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were staring in bewilderment at Cap'n Bill, who had been introduced to them by Captain Ultramarine.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now they turned in no less surprise to examine the boy, and their looks expressed not only astonishment but dislike.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The soldier and the boy passed through several broad corridors and then came to a big hall where many servants were congregated.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The soldier and the boy passed through several broad corridors and then came to a big hall where many servants were congregated.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Now they turned in no less surprise to examine the boy, and their looks expressed not only astonishment but dislike.
Ultramarinenoun
blue pigment made of powdered lapis lazuli
From this reading These were staring in bewilderment at Cap'n Bill, who had been introduced to them by Captain Ultramarine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The soldier and the boy passed through several broad corridors and then came to a big hall where many servants were congregated.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The soldier and the boy passed through several broad corridors and then came to a big hall where many servants were congregated.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading These were staring in bewilderment at Cap'n Bill, who had been introduced to them by Captain Ultramarine.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Royal Palace was certainly a magnificent building, with large and lofty rooms and superb furnishings, all being in shades of blue.
