7
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From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It is needless to add that there were gold and silver fish in the basin.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
appellationnounUS /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
Cocles
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From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
conciergenounUS /ˌkɑːnsiˈerʒ/
a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
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 In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
fishnounUS /fɪʃ/
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading It is needless to add that there were gold and silver fish in the basin.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading It is needless to add that there were gold and silver fish in the basin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to add that there were gold and silver fish in the basin.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
Meslay
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From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to add that there were gold and silver fish in the basin.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
rockwork
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From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading It is needless to add that there were gold and silver fish in the basin.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is needless to add that there were gold and silver fish in the basin.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading In a very few minutes the count reached No. 7 in the Rue Meslay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The house was of white stone, and in a small court before it were two small beds full of beautiful flowers.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The carriages that drove up to the door were compelled to turn, to avoid a fountain that played in a basin of rockwork,—an ornament that had excited the jealousy of the whole quarter, and had gained for the place the appellation of _The Little Versailles_.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading In the concierge that opened the gate the count recognized Cocles; but as he had but one eye, and that eye had become somewhat dim in the course of nine years, Cocles did not recognize the count.
