adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Half a dozen men-at-arms were standing on the steps of the mansion, who looked with haughty surprise at the young apprentice.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
Alice
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From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Here, Dikon,” one of the men cried to another within the hall.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading Half a dozen men-at-arms were standing on the steps of the mansion, who looked with haughty surprise at the young apprentice.
apprenticesnounUS /əˈprentəsɪz/
plural of “apprentice” — works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Half a dozen men-at-arms were standing on the steps of the mansion, who looked with haughty surprise at the young apprentice.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Here, Dikon,” one of the men cried to another within the hall.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
Dikon
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From this reading “Here, Dikon,” one of the men cried to another within the hall.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Half a dozen men-at-arms were standing on the steps of the mansion, who looked with haughty surprise at the young apprentice.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
endeavoured
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From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
HalfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half a dozen men-at-arms were standing on the steps of the mansion, who looked with haughty surprise at the young apprentice.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “Here, Dikon,” one of the men cried to another within the hall.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Half a dozen men-at-arms were standing on the steps of the mansion, who looked with haughty surprise at the young apprentice.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here, Dikon,” one of the men cried to another within the hall.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Half a dozen men-at-arms were standing on the steps of the mansion, who looked with haughty surprise at the young apprentice.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Half a dozen men-at-arms were standing on the steps of the mansion, who looked with haughty surprise at the young apprentice.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading “Here, Dikon,” one of the men cried to another within the hall.
men-at-arms
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From this reading Half a dozen men-at-arms were standing on the steps of the mansion, who looked with haughty surprise at the young apprentice.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Here, Dikon,” one of the men cried to another within the hall.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
russetnounUS /ˈrʌsɪt/
a reddish brown homespun fabric
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Half a dozen men-at-arms were standing on the steps of the mansion, who looked with haughty surprise at the young apprentice.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Half a dozen men-at-arms were standing on the steps of the mansion, who looked with haughty surprise at the young apprentice.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Half a dozen men-at-arms were standing on the steps of the mansion, who looked with haughty surprise at the young apprentice.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
Vernon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Half a dozen men-at-arms were standing on the steps of the mansion, who looked with haughty surprise at the young apprentice.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Although he endeavoured to assume an air of carelessness and ease as he approached the dwelling of Earl Talbot, he was very far from feeling comfortable, and wished in his heart that his master had accompanied him on his errand.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Half a dozen men-at-arms were standing on the steps of the mansion, who looked with haughty surprise at the young apprentice.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “Here, Dikon,” one of the men cried to another within the hall.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The following morning Walter put on the sober russet dress which he wore on Sundays and holidays, for gay colours were not allowed to the apprentices, and set out for Westminster.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Dame Alice Vernon has sent to express her desire to have speech with me,” he said quietly, “and I would fain know if she can receive me.”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Half a dozen men-at-arms were standing on the steps of the mansion, who looked with haughty surprise at the young apprentice.
