adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then with a low cry Rosamund said:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
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 Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then, moving to the centre of the chamber where they thought that none would hear them, they began to speak in low voices and in English.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Then, moving to the centre of the chamber where they thought that none would hear them, they began to speak in low voices and in English.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Then, moving to the centre of the chamber where they thought that none would hear them, they began to speak in low voices and in English.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Then with a low cry Rosamund said:
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
DeathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
earnestlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrnəstli/
in a serious manner
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
EmbassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Then, moving to the centre of the chamber where they thought that none would hear them, they began to speak in low voices and in English.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Tell you your tale first, Rosamund,” said Godwin.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
Godwin
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From this reading “Tell you your tale first, Rosamund,” said Godwin.
guest-hall
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From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Then, moving to the centre of the chamber where they thought that none would hear them, they began to speak in low voices and in English.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
lordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Then with a low cry Rosamund said:
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading Then, moving to the centre of the chamber where they thought that none would hear them, they began to speak in low voices and in English.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Then, moving to the centre of the chamber where they thought that none would hear them, they began to speak in low voices and in English.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
Rosamund
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then with a low cry Rosamund said:
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
talenounUS /teɪl/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “Tell you your tale first, Rosamund,” said Godwin.
TellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading “Tell you your tale first, Rosamund,” said Godwin.
thankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
thanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then, moving to the centre of the chamber where they thought that none would hear them, they began to speak in low voices and in English.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then with a low cry Rosamund said:
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Then, moving to the centre of the chamber where they thought that none would hear them, they began to speak in low voices and in English.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Embassy The brethren and Rosamund looked at each other, for having so much to say it seemed that they could not speak at all.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Then, moving to the centre of the chamber where they thought that none would hear them, they began to speak in low voices and in English.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Then, moving to the centre of the chamber where they thought that none would hear them, they began to speak in low voices and in English.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “Oh! let us thank God, Who, after all these black months of travel and of danger, has thus brought us together again,” and, kneeling down there together in the guest-hall of the lord of Death, they gave thanks earnestly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then with a low cry Rosamund said:
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then, moving to the centre of the chamber where they thought that none would hear them, they began to speak in low voices and in English.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Tell you your tale first, Rosamund,” said Godwin.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Tell you your tale first, Rosamund,” said Godwin.
