adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Von Ragastein,” the Ambassador said, “I am going to give myself the luxury of calling you by your name.
AmbassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading “Von Ragastein,” the Ambassador said, “I am going to give myself the luxury of calling you by your name.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
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 Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
beflagged
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From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was not a human being in sight, for the rest of the guns had chosen a steeper but somewhat less circuitous route.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was not a human being in sight, for the rest of the guns had chosen a steeper but somewhat less circuitous route.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Von Ragastein,” the Ambassador said, “I am going to give myself the luxury of calling you by your name.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading “Von Ragastein,” the Ambassador said, “I am going to give myself the luxury of calling you by your name.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading There was not a human being in sight, for the rest of the guns had chosen a steeper but somewhat less circuitous route.
circuitousadjectiveUS /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading There was not a human being in sight, for the rest of the guns had chosen a steeper but somewhat less circuitous route.
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading You know my one weakness, a weakness which in my younger days very nearly drove me out of diplomacy.
detestverbUS /dɪˈtest/
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading I detest espionage in every shape and form even where it is necessary.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading You know my one weakness, a weakness which in my younger days very nearly drove me out of diplomacy.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading You know my one weakness, a weakness which in my younger days very nearly drove me out of diplomacy.
espionagenounUS /ˈespiənɑːdʒ/
the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
From this reading I detest espionage in every shape and form even where it is necessary.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading I detest espionage in every shape and form even where it is necessary.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I detest espionage in every shape and form even where it is necessary.
firnounUS /fɜːr/
nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was not a human being in sight, for the rest of the guns had chosen a steeper but somewhat less circuitous route.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I detest espionage in every shape and form even where it is necessary.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Von Ragastein,” the Ambassador said, “I am going to give myself the luxury of calling you by your name.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading “Von Ragastein,” the Ambassador said, “I am going to give myself the luxury of calling you by your name.
gunsnounUS /ɡʌnz/
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading There was not a human being in sight, for the rest of the guns had chosen a steeper but somewhat less circuitous route.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was not a human being in sight, for the rest of the guns had chosen a steeper but somewhat less circuitous route.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading There was not a human being in sight, for the rest of the guns had chosen a steeper but somewhat less circuitous route.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Von Ragastein,” the Ambassador said, “I am going to give myself the luxury of calling you by your name.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I detest espionage in every shape and form even where it is necessary.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I detest espionage in every shape and form even where it is necessary.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know my one weakness, a weakness which in my younger days very nearly drove me out of diplomacy.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There was not a human being in sight, for the rest of the guns had chosen a steeper but somewhat less circuitous route.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
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 Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading “Von Ragastein,” the Ambassador said, “I am going to give myself the luxury of calling you by your name.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You know my one weakness, a weakness which in my younger days very nearly drove me out of diplomacy.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You know my one weakness, a weakness which in my younger days very nearly drove me out of diplomacy.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “Von Ragastein,” the Ambassador said, “I am going to give myself the luxury of calling you by your name.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Von Ragastein,” the Ambassador said, “I am going to give myself the luxury of calling you by your name.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading You know my one weakness, a weakness which in my younger days very nearly drove me out of diplomacy.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading I detest espionage in every shape and form even where it is necessary.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not a human being in sight, for the rest of the guns had chosen a steeper but somewhat less circuitous route.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You know my one weakness, a weakness which in my younger days very nearly drove me out of diplomacy.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You know my one weakness, a weakness which in my younger days very nearly drove me out of diplomacy.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
Ragastein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Von Ragastein,” the Ambassador said, “I am going to give myself the luxury of calling you by your name.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading There was not a human being in sight, for the rest of the guns had chosen a steeper but somewhat less circuitous route.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading There was not a human being in sight, for the rest of the guns had chosen a steeper but somewhat less circuitous route.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Von Ragastein,” the Ambassador said, “I am going to give myself the luxury of calling you by your name.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading I detest espionage in every shape and form even where it is necessary.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading There was not a human being in sight, for the rest of the guns had chosen a steeper but somewhat less circuitous route.
slopenounUS /sloʊp/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
snow-coveredadjective
covered with snow
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading There was not a human being in sight, for the rest of the guns had chosen a steeper but somewhat less circuitous route.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
steepernounUS /ˈstiːpər/
a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping
From this reading There was not a human being in sight, for the rest of the guns had chosen a steeper but somewhat less circuitous route.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
Terniloff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not a human being in sight, for the rest of the guns had chosen a steeper but somewhat less circuitous route.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Von Ragastein,” the Ambassador said, “I am going to give myself the luxury of calling you by your name.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading You know my one weakness, a weakness which in my younger days very nearly drove me out of diplomacy.
Von
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Von Ragastein,” the Ambassador said, “I am going to give myself the luxury of calling you by your name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was not a human being in sight, for the rest of the guns had chosen a steeper but somewhat less circuitous route.
weaknessnounUS /ˈwiːknəs/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading You know my one weakness, a weakness which in my younger days very nearly drove me out of diplomacy.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I detest espionage in every shape and form even where it is necessary.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Arm in arm, Prince Terniloff and his host climbed the snow-covered slope at the back of a long fir plantation, towards the little beflagged sticks which indicated their stand.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Von Ragastein,” the Ambassador said, “I am going to give myself the luxury of calling you by your name.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading You know my one weakness, a weakness which in my younger days very nearly drove me out of diplomacy.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Von Ragastein,” the Ambassador said, “I am going to give myself the luxury of calling you by your name.
