AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
abominableadjectiveUS /əˈbɑːmənəbəl/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading Luckily my gloves were off, and I think I gave a few tolerable scratches to somebody’s face, in spite of his abominable cache-nez.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
Annora
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From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They tore poor Meg from me, though we both fought and struggled as hard as we could, in hopes of some one coming to our rescue.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
bellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading They tore poor Meg from me, though we both fought and struggled as hard as we could, in hopes of some one coming to our rescue.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
cache-nez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Luckily my gloves were off, and I think I gave a few tolerable scratches to somebody’s face, in spite of his abominable cache-nez.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading They tore poor Meg from me, though we both fought and struggled as hard as we could, in hopes of some one coming to our rescue.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Verily, I think it was in the name of the Prince of darkness.
daylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Luckily my gloves were off, and I think I gave a few tolerable scratches to somebody’s face, in spite of his abominable cache-nez.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Luckily my gloves were off, and I think I gave a few tolerable scratches to somebody’s face, in spite of his abominable cache-nez.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
foughtverbUS /fɔːt/
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading They tore poor Meg from me, though we both fought and struggled as hard as we could, in hopes of some one coming to our rescue.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Luckily my gloves were off, and I think I gave a few tolerable scratches to somebody’s face, in spite of his abominable cache-nez.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Luckily my gloves were off, and I think I gave a few tolerable scratches to somebody’s face, in spite of his abominable cache-nez.
godlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːdli/
showing great reverence for god
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading They tore poor Meg from me, though we both fought and struggled as hard as we could, in hopes of some one coming to our rescue.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Luckily my gloves were off, and I think I gave a few tolerable scratches to somebody’s face, in spite of his abominable cache-nez.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading They tore poor Meg from me, though we both fought and struggled as hard as we could, in hopes of some one coming to our rescue.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Verily, I think it was in the name of the Prince of darkness.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Verily, I think it was in the name of the Prince of darkness.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
lanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
LuckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Luckily my gloves were off, and I think I gave a few tolerable scratches to somebody’s face, in spite of his abominable cache-nez.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They tore poor Meg from me, though we both fought and struggled as hard as we could, in hopes of some one coming to our rescue.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading They tore poor Meg from me, though we both fought and struggled as hard as we could, in hopes of some one coming to our rescue.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Luckily my gloves were off, and I think I gave a few tolerable scratches to somebody’s face, in spite of his abominable cache-nez.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ‘In the name of the Prince!’ said they.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘In the name of the Prince!’ said they.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Luckily my gloves were off, and I think I gave a few tolerable scratches to somebody’s face, in spite of his abominable cache-nez.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They tore poor Meg from me, though we both fought and struggled as hard as we could, in hopes of some one coming to our rescue.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They tore poor Meg from me, though we both fought and struggled as hard as we could, in hopes of some one coming to our rescue.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading They tore poor Meg from me, though we both fought and struggled as hard as we could, in hopes of some one coming to our rescue.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading ‘In the name of the Prince!’ said they.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading They tore poor Meg from me, though we both fought and struggled as hard as we could, in hopes of some one coming to our rescue.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘In the name of the Prince!’ said they.
scratchesnounUS /ˈskrætʃəz/
plural of “scratch” — an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
From this reading Luckily my gloves were off, and I think I gave a few tolerable scratches to somebody’s face, in spite of his abominable cache-nez.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They tore poor Meg from me, though we both fought and struggled as hard as we could, in hopes of some one coming to our rescue.
somebody'snounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “somebody” — a human being
From this reading Luckily my gloves were off, and I think I gave a few tolerable scratches to somebody’s face, in spite of his abominable cache-nez.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Luckily my gloves were off, and I think I gave a few tolerable scratches to somebody’s face, in spite of his abominable cache-nez.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading They tore poor Meg from me, though we both fought and struggled as hard as we could, in hopes of some one coming to our rescue.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘In the name of the Prince!’ said they.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Verily, I think it was in the name of the Prince of darkness.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They tore poor Meg from me, though we both fought and struggled as hard as we could, in hopes of some one coming to our rescue.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading Luckily my gloves were off, and I think I gave a few tolerable scratches to somebody’s face, in spite of his abominable cache-nez.
torenounUS /tɔːr/
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading They tore poor Meg from me, though we both fought and struggled as hard as we could, in hopes of some one coming to our rescue.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
Verilyadverb
in truth; certainly
From this reading Verily, I think it was in the name of the Prince of darkness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They tore poor Meg from me, though we both fought and struggled as hard as we could, in hopes of some one coming to our rescue.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
well-living
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Luckily my gloves were off, and I think I gave a few tolerable scratches to somebody’s face, in spite of his abominable cache-nez.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
widownounUS /ˈwɪdoʊ/
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading (By Annora) A fine country to live in was la belle France, where a godly, modest, discreet, and well-living widow could be spirited away by main force from her sister and her servants, on the King’s highway in broad daylight, and by soldiers wearing the King’s own uniform!
