AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRUEL SLUR.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading He tried the texture of the curtains, looked at the handsome bindings of the books, and admired the magnificent bronzes on the mantelpiece.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Tantaine made a low bow, pressing his greasy hat against his breast.
Aha
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From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He tried the texture of the curtains, looked at the handsome bindings of the books, and admired the magnificent bronzes on the mantelpiece.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
bindingsnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋz/
plural of “binding” — the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading He tried the texture of the curtains, looked at the handsome bindings of the books, and admired the magnificent bronzes on the mantelpiece.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He tried the texture of the curtains, looked at the handsome bindings of the books, and admired the magnificent bronzes on the mantelpiece.
bownounUS /baʊ/
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Tantaine made a low bow, pressing his greasy hat against his breast.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Tantaine made a low bow, pressing his greasy hat against his breast.
bronzesnounUS /ˈbrɑːnzəz/
plural of “bronze” — an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading He tried the texture of the curtains, looked at the handsome bindings of the books, and admired the magnificent bronzes on the mantelpiece.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
contentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
CRUELadjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading A CRUEL SLUR.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading He tried the texture of the curtains, looked at the handsome bindings of the books, and admired the magnificent bronzes on the mantelpiece.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
Florestan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
greasyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːsi/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading Tantaine made a low bow, pressing his greasy hat against his breast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He tried the texture of the curtains, looked at the handsome bindings of the books, and admired the magnificent bronzes on the mantelpiece.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Tantaine made a low bow, pressing his greasy hat against his breast.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He tried the texture of the curtains, looked at the handsome bindings of the books, and admired the magnificent bronzes on the mantelpiece.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
inventorynounUS /ˌɪnvənˈtɔːri/
a detailed list of all the items in stock
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He tried the texture of the curtains, looked at the handsome bindings of the books, and admired the magnificent bronzes on the mantelpiece.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Tantaine made a low bow, pressing his greasy hat against his breast.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading He tried the texture of the curtains, looked at the handsome bindings of the books, and admired the magnificent bronzes on the mantelpiece.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading He tried the texture of the curtains, looked at the handsome bindings of the books, and admired the magnificent bronzes on the mantelpiece.
Mascarin's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
mutteredverbUS /ˈmʌtərd/
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He tried the texture of the curtains, looked at the handsome bindings of the books, and admired the magnificent bronzes on the mantelpiece.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Tantaine made a low bow, pressing his greasy hat against his breast.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
resting-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
SLURverbUS /slɜːr/
play smoothly or legato
From this reading A CRUEL SLUR.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
Tantaine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
texturenounUS /ˈtekstʃər/
the feel of a surface or a fabric
From this reading He tried the texture of the curtains, looked at the handsome bindings of the books, and admired the magnificent bronzes on the mantelpiece.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He tried the texture of the curtains, looked at the handsome bindings of the books, and admired the magnificent bronzes on the mantelpiece.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “Aha,” muttered he, as he tried the springs of a luxurious armchair, “everything is of the best, and when matters are settled, I half think that I should like a resting-place just like this----” He checked himself, for the door opened, and the Count made his appearance, calm and dignified, but very pale.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Florestan had conducted Tantaine to the sumptuous library, in which the Count had received Mascarin’s visit; and, to pass away the time, the old man took a mental inventory of the contents of the room.
