adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
affirmativeadjectiveUS /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/
affirming or giving assent
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
bellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading “She will receive me,” said the unknown, dropping some gold-pieces into the servant’s hand.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading “The princess receives no one,” said the servant, placing himself in a position to prevent the stranger’s entrance.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
gold-pieces
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “She will receive me,” said the unknown, dropping some gold-pieces into the servant’s hand.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “She will receive me,” said the unknown, dropping some gold-pieces into the servant’s hand.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
heraldicadjectiveUS /heˈrældɪk/
indicative of or announcing something to come
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “The princess receives no one,” said the servant, placing himself in a position to prevent the stranger’s entrance.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “She will receive me,” said the unknown, dropping some gold-pieces into the servant’s hand.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
languishingverbUS /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
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 And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
love-dreams
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “The princess receives no one,” said the servant, placing himself in a position to prevent the stranger’s entrance.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading “The princess receives no one,” said the servant, placing himself in a position to prevent the stranger’s entrance.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading “The princess receives no one,” said the servant, placing himself in a position to prevent the stranger’s entrance.
princessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading “She will receive me,” said the unknown, dropping some gold-pieces into the servant’s hand.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading “The princess receives no one,” said the servant, placing himself in a position to prevent the stranger’s entrance.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
servant's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “She will receive me,” said the unknown, dropping some gold-pieces into the servant’s hand.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She will receive me,” said the unknown, dropping some gold-pieces into the servant’s hand.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading “The princess receives no one,” said the servant, placing himself in a position to prevent the stranger’s entrance.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading “She will receive me,” said the unknown, dropping some gold-pieces into the servant’s hand.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading And for some days he kept away from the villa, pretending pressing business, and left the poor isolated princess to her languishing love-dreams.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Of the servant who answered the bell he hastily inquired if the princess was at home and alone; these questions being answered in the affirmative, and the servant having asked his name in order to announce him, the stranger said, almost in a commanding tone: “The princess knows my name, and will gladly welcome me; therefore lead me directly to her!”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was precisely in these days that, on one forenoon, a carriage of indifferent appearance, adorned with no heraldic arms, stopped before the villa; a man closely enveloped in a mantle, his hat pressed deeply down over his forehead, issued from the carriage and rang the bell.
