adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
Abdul
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From this reading I had the curiosity to ask who this youth was: I was informed he was the sultan’s eldest son, Prince Abdul Calie.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading I had not time to make any farther inquiries, for Tippoo now ordered a signal to be given, as had been previously agreed upon.
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 I instantly cut the cords which held the balloon, and it ascended with a rapid but graceful motion, to the unspeakable astonishment and delight of all the spectators.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The next day, Tippoo and his whole court assembled to see my balloon.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I had not time to make any farther inquiries, for Tippoo now ordered a signal to be given, as had been previously agreed upon.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had not time to make any farther inquiries, for Tippoo now ordered a signal to be given, as had been previously agreed upon.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading I instantly cut the cords which held the balloon, and it ascended with a rapid but graceful motion, to the unspeakable astonishment and delight of all the spectators.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I had the curiosity to ask who this youth was: I was informed he was the sultan’s eldest son, Prince Abdul Calie.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading “The next day, Tippoo and his whole court assembled to see my balloon.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading I instantly cut the cords which held the balloon, and it ascended with a rapid but graceful motion, to the unspeakable astonishment and delight of all the spectators.
balloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading “The next day, Tippoo and his whole court assembled to see my balloon.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had not time to make any farther inquiries, for Tippoo now ordered a signal to be given, as had been previously agreed upon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I instantly cut the cords which held the balloon, and it ascended with a rapid but graceful motion, to the unspeakable astonishment and delight of all the spectators.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
Calie
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From this reading I had the curiosity to ask who this youth was: I was informed he was the sultan’s eldest son, Prince Abdul Calie.
cordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading “The next day, Tippoo and his whole court assembled to see my balloon.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading I had the curiosity to ask who this youth was: I was informed he was the sultan’s eldest son, Prince Abdul Calie.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading I instantly cut the cords which held the balloon, and it ascended with a rapid but graceful motion, to the unspeakable astonishment and delight of all the spectators.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “The next day, Tippoo and his whole court assembled to see my balloon.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading I instantly cut the cords which held the balloon, and it ascended with a rapid but graceful motion, to the unspeakable astonishment and delight of all the spectators.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading I had the curiosity to ask who this youth was: I was informed he was the sultan’s eldest son, Prince Abdul Calie.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading I had not time to make any farther inquiries, for Tippoo now ordered a signal to be given, as had been previously agreed upon.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had not time to make any farther inquiries, for Tippoo now ordered a signal to be given, as had been previously agreed upon.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I had not time to make any farther inquiries, for Tippoo now ordered a signal to be given, as had been previously agreed upon.
gracefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪsfəl/
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading I instantly cut the cords which held the balloon, and it ascended with a rapid but graceful motion, to the unspeakable astonishment and delight of all the spectators.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had the curiosity to ask who this youth was: I was informed he was the sultan’s eldest son, Prince Abdul Calie.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I instantly cut the cords which held the balloon, and it ascended with a rapid but graceful motion, to the unspeakable astonishment and delight of all the spectators.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “The next day, Tippoo and his whole court assembled to see my balloon.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
immovablyadverb
so as to be incapable of moving
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I had the curiosity to ask who this youth was: I was informed he was the sultan’s eldest son, Prince Abdul Calie.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading I had not time to make any farther inquiries, for Tippoo now ordered a signal to be given, as had been previously agreed upon.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I instantly cut the cords which held the balloon, and it ascended with a rapid but graceful motion, to the unspeakable astonishment and delight of all the spectators.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I instantly cut the cords which held the balloon, and it ascended with a rapid but graceful motion, to the unspeakable astonishment and delight of all the spectators.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading I had not time to make any farther inquiries, for Tippoo now ordered a signal to be given, as had been previously agreed upon.
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading I instantly cut the cords which held the balloon, and it ascended with a rapid but graceful motion, to the unspeakable astonishment and delight of all the spectators.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “The next day, Tippoo and his whole court assembled to see my balloon.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “The next day, Tippoo and his whole court assembled to see my balloon.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had not time to make any farther inquiries, for Tippoo now ordered a signal to be given, as had been previously agreed upon.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I had not time to make any farther inquiries, for Tippoo now ordered a signal to be given, as had been previously agreed upon.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading I had not time to make any farther inquiries, for Tippoo now ordered a signal to be given, as had been previously agreed upon.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading I had the curiosity to ask who this youth was: I was informed he was the sultan’s eldest son, Prince Abdul Calie.
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading I instantly cut the cords which held the balloon, and it ascended with a rapid but graceful motion, to the unspeakable astonishment and delight of all the spectators.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “The next day, Tippoo and his whole court assembled to see my balloon.
semicirclenoun
a plane figure with the shape of half a circle
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
signalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading I had not time to make any farther inquiries, for Tippoo now ordered a signal to be given, as had been previously agreed upon.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading I had the curiosity to ask who this youth was: I was informed he was the sultan’s eldest son, Prince Abdul Calie.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading I instantly cut the cords which held the balloon, and it ascended with a rapid but graceful motion, to the unspeakable astonishment and delight of all the spectators.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
sultan'snounUS /ˈsʌltənz/
possessive form of “sultan” — the ruler of a Muslim country (especially of the former Ottoman Empire)
From this reading I had the curiosity to ask who this youth was: I was informed he was the sultan’s eldest son, Prince Abdul Calie.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The next day, Tippoo and his whole court assembled to see my balloon.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had the curiosity to ask who this youth was: I was informed he was the sultan’s eldest son, Prince Abdul Calie.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had not time to make any farther inquiries, for Tippoo now ordered a signal to be given, as had been previously agreed upon.
Tippoo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The next day, Tippoo and his whole court assembled to see my balloon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The next day, Tippoo and his whole court assembled to see my balloon.
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading I instantly cut the cords which held the balloon, and it ascended with a rapid but graceful motion, to the unspeakable astonishment and delight of all the spectators.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I had the curiosity to ask who this youth was: I was informed he was the sultan’s eldest son, Prince Abdul Calie.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “The next day, Tippoo and his whole court assembled to see my balloon.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I instantly cut the cords which held the balloon, and it ascended with a rapid but graceful motion, to the unspeakable astonishment and delight of all the spectators.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Tippoo was seated in a splendid pavilion, and his principal courtiers stood in a semicircle on each side of him: the youth, whom I formerly observed, was again on his right hand, and his eyes were immovably fixed upon my balloon, which had been previously filled and fastened down by cords.
