adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Patricia Carson, as she was named after her patron saint, or "Patty" Carson, as she was called more frequently, was an exceedingly pretty girl.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading II Mrs. Carson and her daughter came from the hotel to the terrace through the hallway which divided the King's apartments.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Baron Barrat preceded them and they followed in single file, Miss Carson walking first.
Barrat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Baron Barrat preceded them and they followed in single file, Miss Carson walking first.
bownounUS /baʊ/
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Patricia Carson, as she was named after her patron saint, or "Patty" Carson, as she was called more frequently, was an exceedingly pretty girl.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading II Mrs. Carson and her daughter came from the hotel to the terrace through the hallway which divided the King's apartments.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading II Mrs. Carson and her daughter came from the hotel to the terrace through the hallway which divided the King's apartments.
Carson'snounUS /ˈkɑːrsənz/
possessive form of “carson” — United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading II Mrs. Carson and her daughter came from the hotel to the terrace through the hallway which divided the King's apartments.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading II Mrs. Carson and her daughter came from the hotel to the terrace through the hallway which divided the King's apartments.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading Patricia Carson, as she was named after her patron saint, or "Patty" Carson, as she was called more frequently, was an exceedingly pretty girl.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Baron Barrat preceded them and they followed in single file, Miss Carson walking first.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Baron Barrat preceded them and they followed in single file, Miss Carson walking first.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Baron Barrat preceded them and they followed in single file, Miss Carson walking first.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Patricia Carson, as she was named after her patron saint, or "Patty" Carson, as she was called more frequently, was an exceedingly pretty girl.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading II Mrs. Carson and her daughter came from the hotel to the terrace through the hallway which divided the King's apartments.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Patricia Carson, as she was named after her patron saint, or "Patty" Carson, as she was called more frequently, was an exceedingly pretty girl.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading II Mrs. Carson and her daughter came from the hotel to the terrace through the hallway which divided the King's apartments.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading II Mrs. Carson and her daughter came from the hotel to the terrace through the hallway which divided the King's apartments.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading II Mrs. Carson and her daughter came from the hotel to the terrace through the hallway which divided the King's apartments.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II Mrs. Carson and her daughter came from the hotel to the terrace through the hallway which divided the King's apartments.
illustratingverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Baron Barrat preceded them and they followed in single file, Miss Carson walking first.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
Kalonay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading II Mrs. Carson and her daughter came from the hotel to the terrace through the hallway which divided the King's apartments.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
MajestynounUS /ˈmædʒəsti/
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Baron Barrat preceded them and they followed in single file, Miss Carson walking first.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Patricia Carson, as she was named after her patron saint, or "Patty" Carson, as she was called more frequently, was an exceedingly pretty girl.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading II Mrs. Carson and her daughter came from the hotel to the terrace through the hallway which divided the King's apartments.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Patricia Carson, as she was named after her patron saint, or "Patty" Carson, as she was called more frequently, was an exceedingly pretty girl.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Patricia Carson, as she was named after her patron saint, or "Patty" Carson, as she was called more frequently, was an exceedingly pretty girl.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
Patricia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Patricia Carson, as she was named after her patron saint, or "Patty" Carson, as she was called more frequently, was an exceedingly pretty girl.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading Patricia Carson, as she was named after her patron saint, or "Patty" Carson, as she was called more frequently, was an exceedingly pretty girl.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Patricia Carson, as she was named after her patron saint, or "Patty" Carson, as she was called more frequently, was an exceedingly pretty girl.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Baron Barrat preceded them and they followed in single file, Miss Carson walking first.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Patricia Carson, as she was named after her patron saint, or "Patty" Carson, as she was called more frequently, was an exceedingly pretty girl.
priestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
saintnounUS /seɪnt/
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Patricia Carson, as she was named after her patron saint, or "Patty" Carson, as she was called more frequently, was an exceedingly pretty girl.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Patricia Carson, as she was named after her patron saint, or "Patty" Carson, as she was called more frequently, was an exceedingly pretty girl.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Baron Barrat preceded them and they followed in single file, Miss Carson walking first.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Baron Barrat preceded them and they followed in single file, Miss Carson walking first.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading II Mrs. Carson and her daughter came from the hotel to the terrace through the hallway which divided the King's apartments.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Baron Barrat preceded them and they followed in single file, Miss Carson walking first.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading II Mrs. Carson and her daughter came from the hotel to the terrace through the hallway which divided the King's apartments.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was a position her mother always forced upon her, and after people grew to know them they accepted it as illustrating Mrs. Carson's confidence in her daughter's ability to care for herself, as well as her own wish to remain in the background.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "As your Majesty pleases," the priest answered, and with a bow he strode across the terrace to where Kalonay stood watching them.
