AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GENTLEMAN IN DIFFICULTIES.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
Andre
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From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “It is not a very fortunate chance,” answered Andre, as he shook his head sadly.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His eyes were red and swollen as if he had been weeping, but as soon as he caught sight of Andre his face brightened, and he welcomed him warmly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
blessverbUS /bles/
give a benediction to
From this reading “Oh, it does me good to see you, and I bless the fortunate chance that has brought you here to-day.”
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading His eyes were red and swollen as if he had been weeping, but as soon as he caught sight of Andre his face brightened, and he welcomed him warmly.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Oh, it does me good to see you, and I bless the fortunate chance that has brought you here to-day.”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His eyes were red and swollen as if he had been weeping, but as soon as he caught sight of Andre his face brightened, and he welcomed him warmly.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading His eyes were red and swollen as if he had been weeping, but as soon as he caught sight of Andre his face brightened, and he welcomed him warmly.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “Oh, it does me good to see you, and I bless the fortunate chance that has brought you here to-day.”
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
DIFFICULTIESnounUS /ˈdɪfəkəltiz/
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading A GENTLEMAN IN DIFFICULTIES.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Oh, it does me good to see you, and I bless the fortunate chance that has brought you here to-day.”
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were red and swollen as if he had been weeping, but as soon as he caught sight of Andre his face brightened, and he welcomed him warmly.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His eyes were red and swollen as if he had been weeping, but as soon as he caught sight of Andre his face brightened, and he welcomed him warmly.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading “Oh, it does me good to see you, and I bless the fortunate chance that has brought you here to-day.”
Gandelu's
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From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
GENTLEMANnounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading A GENTLEMAN IN DIFFICULTIES.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Oh, it does me good to see you, and I bless the fortunate chance that has brought you here to-day.”
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Oh, it does me good to see you, and I bless the fortunate chance that has brought you here to-day.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His eyes were red and swollen as if he had been weeping, but as soon as he caught sight of Andre his face brightened, and he welcomed him warmly.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “It is not a very fortunate chance,” answered Andre, as he shook his head sadly.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Oh, it does me good to see you, and I bless the fortunate chance that has brought you here to-day.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes were red and swollen as if he had been weeping, but as soon as he caught sight of Andre his face brightened, and he welcomed him warmly.
horrornounUS /ˈhɔːrər/
intense and profound fear
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Oh, it does me good to see you, and I bless the fortunate chance that has brought you here to-day.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His eyes were red and swollen as if he had been weeping, but as soon as he caught sight of Andre his face brightened, and he welcomed him warmly.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GENTLEMAN IN DIFFICULTIES.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is not a very fortunate chance,” answered Andre, as he shook his head sadly.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Oh, it does me good to see you, and I bless the fortunate chance that has brought you here to-day.”
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Oh, it does me good to see you, and I bless the fortunate chance that has brought you here to-day.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It is not a very fortunate chance,” answered Andre, as he shook his head sadly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, it does me good to see you, and I bless the fortunate chance that has brought you here to-day.”
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading His eyes were red and swollen as if he had been weeping, but as soon as he caught sight of Andre his face brightened, and he welcomed him warmly.
ridverbUS /rɪd/
relieve from
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
sadlyadverbUS /ˈsædli/
in an unfortunate way
From this reading “It is not a very fortunate chance,” answered Andre, as he shook his head sadly.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Oh, it does me good to see you, and I bless the fortunate chance that has brought you here to-day.”
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading “It is not a very fortunate chance,” answered Andre, as he shook his head sadly.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading His eyes were red and swollen as if he had been weeping, but as soon as he caught sight of Andre his face brightened, and he welcomed him warmly.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading His eyes were red and swollen as if he had been weeping, but as soon as he caught sight of Andre his face brightened, and he welcomed him warmly.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading His eyes were red and swollen as if he had been weeping, but as soon as he caught sight of Andre his face brightened, and he welcomed him warmly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Oh, it does me good to see you, and I bless the fortunate chance that has brought you here to-day.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Oh, it does me good to see you, and I bless the fortunate chance that has brought you here to-day.”
to-day
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From this reading “Oh, it does me good to see you, and I bless the fortunate chance that has brought you here to-day.”
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “It is not a very fortunate chance,” answered Andre, as he shook his head sadly.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading His eyes were red and swollen as if he had been weeping, but as soon as he caught sight of Andre his face brightened, and he welcomed him warmly.
weepingadjectiveUS /ˈwiːpɪŋ/
showing sorrow
From this reading His eyes were red and swollen as if he had been weeping, but as soon as he caught sight of Andre his face brightened, and he welcomed him warmly.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading His eyes were red and swollen as if he had been weeping, but as soon as he caught sight of Andre his face brightened, and he welcomed him warmly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were red and swollen as if he had been weeping, but as soon as he caught sight of Andre his face brightened, and he welcomed him warmly.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Oh, it does me good to see you, and I bless the fortunate chance that has brought you here to-day.”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When Andre had got rid of the young man, and had been ushered into M. Gandelu’s presence, the change in the gentleman’s appearance struck him with horror.
