adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bigot, a voluptuary in every sense, craved a change of pleasure.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
alcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
Angélique
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt it as a relief when Angélique went off like a laughing sprite upon the arm of De Pean.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He felt it as a relief when Angélique went off like a laughing sprite upon the arm of De Pean.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt it as a relief when Angélique went off like a laughing sprite upon the arm of De Pean.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading The eager persistence of Angélique, in her demand for a lettre de cachet to banish the unfortunate Caroline, had wearied and somewhat disgusted Bigot.
BigotnounUS /ˈbɪɡət/
a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own
From this reading Bigot, a voluptuary in every sense, craved a change of pleasure.
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
broadestadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdɪst/
superlative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
cachetnounUS /ˈkæʃeɪ/
an indication of approved or superior status
From this reading The eager persistence of Angélique, in her demand for a lettre de cachet to banish the unfortunate Caroline, had wearied and somewhat disgusted Bigot.
CadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading The eager persistence of Angélique, in her demand for a lettre de cachet to banish the unfortunate Caroline, had wearied and somewhat disgusted Bigot.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Bigot, a voluptuary in every sense, craved a change of pleasure.
coarsest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading Bigot, a voluptuary in every sense, craved a change of pleasure.
DenounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He felt it as a relief when Angélique went off like a laughing sprite upon the arm of De Pean.
demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The eager persistence of Angélique, in her demand for a lettre de cachet to banish the unfortunate Caroline, had wearied and somewhat disgusted Bigot.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading The eager persistence of Angélique, in her demand for a lettre de cachet to banish the unfortunate Caroline, had wearied and somewhat disgusted Bigot.
drinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The eager persistence of Angélique, in her demand for a lettre de cachet to banish the unfortunate Caroline, had wearied and somewhat disgusted Bigot.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Bigot, a voluptuary in every sense, craved a change of pleasure.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt it as a relief when Angélique went off like a laughing sprite upon the arm of De Pean.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The eager persistence of Angélique, in her demand for a lettre de cachet to banish the unfortunate Caroline, had wearied and somewhat disgusted Bigot.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The eager persistence of Angélique, in her demand for a lettre de cachet to banish the unfortunate Caroline, had wearied and somewhat disgusted Bigot.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was never satisfied long with one, however pungent.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The eager persistence of Angélique, in her demand for a lettre de cachet to banish the unfortunate Caroline, had wearied and somewhat disgusted Bigot.
hilariousadjectiveUS /hɪˈleriəs/
marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was never satisfied long with one, however pungent.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bigot, a voluptuary in every sense, craved a change of pleasure.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He felt it as a relief when Angélique went off like a laughing sprite upon the arm of De Pean.
jestsnounUS /dʒests/
plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading He felt it as a relief when Angélique went off like a laughing sprite upon the arm of De Pean.
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
lettre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The eager persistence of Angélique, in her demand for a lettre de cachet to banish the unfortunate Caroline, had wearied and somewhat disgusted Bigot.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He felt it as a relief when Angélique went off like a laughing sprite upon the arm of De Pean.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He was never satisfied long with one, however pungent.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was never satisfied long with one, however pungent.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bigot, a voluptuary in every sense, craved a change of pleasure.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He felt it as a relief when Angélique went off like a laughing sprite upon the arm of De Pean.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was never satisfied long with one, however pungent.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
Peannoun
(ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity)
From this reading He felt it as a relief when Angélique went off like a laughing sprite upon the arm of De Pean.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading The eager persistence of Angélique, in her demand for a lettre de cachet to banish the unfortunate Caroline, had wearied and somewhat disgusted Bigot.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Bigot, a voluptuary in every sense, craved a change of pleasure.
pungentadjectiveUS /ˈpʌndʒənt/
strong and sharp
From this reading He was never satisfied long with one, however pungent.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading He felt it as a relief when Angélique went off like a laughing sprite upon the arm of De Pean.
ridverbUS /rɪd/
relieve from
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He was never satisfied long with one, however pungent.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Bigot, a voluptuary in every sense, craved a change of pleasure.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The eager persistence of Angélique, in her demand for a lettre de cachet to banish the unfortunate Caroline, had wearied and somewhat disgusted Bigot.
spritenounUS /spraɪt/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading He felt it as a relief when Angélique went off like a laughing sprite upon the arm of De Pean.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He felt it as a relief when Angélique went off like a laughing sprite upon the arm of De Pean.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The eager persistence of Angélique, in her demand for a lettre de cachet to banish the unfortunate Caroline, had wearied and somewhat disgusted Bigot.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He felt it as a relief when Angélique went off like a laughing sprite upon the arm of De Pean.
voluptuarynoun
a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
From this reading Bigot, a voluptuary in every sense, craved a change of pleasure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was never satisfied long with one, however pungent.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading The eager persistence of Angélique, in her demand for a lettre de cachet to banish the unfortunate Caroline, had wearied and somewhat disgusted Bigot.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He felt it as a relief when Angélique went off like a laughing sprite upon the arm of De Pean.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He felt it as a relief when Angélique went off like a laughing sprite upon the arm of De Pean.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was never satisfied long with one, however pungent.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “I am glad to get rid of the women sometimes, and feel like a man,” he said to Cadet, who sat drinking and telling stories with hilarious laughter to two or three boon companions, and indulging in the coarsest jests and broadest scandal about the ladies at the ball, as they passed by the alcove where they were seated.
