adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Excuse me, Albert,—sorrow on your account, and delight with that noble girl, thus pursuing paternal vengeance.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Then,” continued Beauchamp, “I took advantage of the silence and the darkness to leave the house without being seen.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Yes, Albert, from whatever source the blow may have proceeded—it may be from an enemy, but that enemy is only the agent of Providence.”
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Excuse me, Albert,—sorrow on your account, and delight with that noble girl, thus pursuing paternal vengeance.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yes, Albert, from whatever source the blow may have proceeded—it may be from an enemy, but that enemy is only the agent of Providence.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then,” continued Beauchamp, “I took advantage of the silence and the darkness to leave the house without being seen.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yes, Albert, from whatever source the blow may have proceeded—it may be from an enemy, but that enemy is only the agent of Providence.”
Beauchamp
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From this reading Then,” continued Beauchamp, “I took advantage of the silence and the darkness to leave the house without being seen.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then,” continued Beauchamp, “I took advantage of the silence and the darkness to leave the house without being seen.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading Yes, Albert, from whatever source the blow may have proceeded—it may be from an enemy, but that enemy is only the agent of Providence.”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yes, Albert, from whatever source the blow may have proceeded—it may be from an enemy, but that enemy is only the agent of Providence.”
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Then,” continued Beauchamp, “I took advantage of the silence and the darkness to leave the house without being seen.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Then,” continued Beauchamp, “I took advantage of the silence and the darkness to leave the house without being seen.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading I left with mingled feelings of sorrow and delight.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading Yes, Albert, from whatever source the blow may have proceeded—it may be from an enemy, but that enemy is only the agent of Providence.”
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
ExcuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading Excuse me, Albert,—sorrow on your account, and delight with that noble girl, thus pursuing paternal vengeance.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading I left with mingled feelings of sorrow and delight.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yes, Albert, from whatever source the blow may have proceeded—it may be from an enemy, but that enemy is only the agent of Providence.”
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Excuse me, Albert,—sorrow on your account, and delight with that noble girl, thus pursuing paternal vengeance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Yes, Albert, from whatever source the blow may have proceeded—it may be from an enemy, but that enemy is only the agent of Providence.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then,” continued Beauchamp, “I took advantage of the silence and the darkness to leave the house without being seen.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then,” continued Beauchamp, “I took advantage of the silence and the darkness to leave the house without being seen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, Albert, from whatever source the blow may have proceeded—it may be from an enemy, but that enemy is only the agent of Providence.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yes, Albert, from whatever source the blow may have proceeded—it may be from an enemy, but that enemy is only the agent of Providence.”
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Then,” continued Beauchamp, “I took advantage of the silence and the darkness to leave the house without being seen.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I left with mingled feelings of sorrow and delight.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Yes, Albert, from whatever source the blow may have proceeded—it may be from an enemy, but that enemy is only the agent of Providence.”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading I left with mingled feelings of sorrow and delight.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Excuse me, Albert,—sorrow on your account, and delight with that noble girl, thus pursuing paternal vengeance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then,” continued Beauchamp, “I took advantage of the silence and the darkness to leave the house without being seen.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Excuse me, Albert,—sorrow on your account, and delight with that noble girl, thus pursuing paternal vengeance.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Yes, Albert, from whatever source the blow may have proceeded—it may be from an enemy, but that enemy is only the agent of Providence.”
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading Excuse me, Albert,—sorrow on your account, and delight with that noble girl, thus pursuing paternal vengeance.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Yes, Albert, from whatever source the blow may have proceeded—it may be from an enemy, but that enemy is only the agent of Providence.”
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Yes, Albert, from whatever source the blow may have proceeded—it may be from an enemy, but that enemy is only the agent of Providence.”
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Excuse me, Albert,—sorrow on your account, and delight with that noble girl, thus pursuing paternal vengeance.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then,” continued Beauchamp, “I took advantage of the silence and the darkness to leave the house without being seen.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Then,” continued Beauchamp, “I took advantage of the silence and the darkness to leave the house without being seen.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading I left with mingled feelings of sorrow and delight.
sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Yes, Albert, from whatever source the blow may have proceeded—it may be from an enemy, but that enemy is only the agent of Providence.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Excuse me, Albert,—sorrow on your account, and delight with that noble girl, thus pursuing paternal vengeance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then,” continued Beauchamp, “I took advantage of the silence and the darkness to leave the house without being seen.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then,” continued Beauchamp, “I took advantage of the silence and the darkness to leave the house without being seen.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Excuse me, Albert,—sorrow on your account, and delight with that noble girl, thus pursuing paternal vengeance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then,” continued Beauchamp, “I took advantage of the silence and the darkness to leave the house without being seen.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then,” continued Beauchamp, “I took advantage of the silence and the darkness to leave the house without being seen.
usherverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
Vaugirard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Excuse me, Albert,—sorrow on your account, and delight with that noble girl, thus pursuing paternal vengeance.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Yes, Albert, from whatever source the blow may have proceeded—it may be from an enemy, but that enemy is only the agent of Providence.”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The usher who had introduced me was waiting for me at the door, and he conducted me through the corridors to a private entrance opening into the Rue de Vaugirard.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I left with mingled feelings of sorrow and delight.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Then,” continued Beauchamp, “I took advantage of the silence and the darkness to leave the house without being seen.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, Albert, from whatever source the blow may have proceeded—it may be from an enemy, but that enemy is only the agent of Providence.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Excuse me, Albert,—sorrow on your account, and delight with that noble girl, thus pursuing paternal vengeance.
