Albert'snounUS /ˈælbərts/
possessive form of “albert” — prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Noel had promised to use every effort, to attempt even the impossible, to obtain Albert’s release.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He in fact did interview the Public Prosecutor and some members of the bar, but managed to be repulsed everywhere.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “The Count has gone out,” said Denis; “but if you will take the trouble to wait----” “I will wait,” answered Noel.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At four o’clock, he called at the Count de Commarin’s house, to inform his father of the ill success of his efforts.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Noel had promised to use every effort, to attempt even the impossible, to obtain Albert’s release.
barnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He in fact did interview the Public Prosecutor and some members of the bar, but managed to be repulsed everywhere.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He in fact did interview the Public Prosecutor and some members of the bar, but managed to be repulsed everywhere.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He in fact did interview the Public Prosecutor and some members of the bar, but managed to be repulsed everywhere.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At four o’clock, he called at the Count de Commarin’s house, to inform his father of the ill success of his efforts.
Commarin's
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From this reading At four o’clock, he called at the Count de Commarin’s house, to inform his father of the ill success of his efforts.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading At four o’clock, he called at the Count de Commarin’s house, to inform his father of the ill success of his efforts.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading At four o’clock, he called at the Count de Commarin’s house, to inform his father of the ill success of his efforts.
Denis
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From this reading “The Count has gone out,” said Denis; “but if you will take the trouble to wait----” “I will wait,” answered Noel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He in fact did interview the Public Prosecutor and some members of the bar, but managed to be repulsed everywhere.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Noel had promised to use every effort, to attempt even the impossible, to obtain Albert’s release.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading At four o’clock, he called at the Count de Commarin’s house, to inform his father of the ill success of his efforts.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Noel had promised to use every effort, to attempt even the impossible, to obtain Albert’s release.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Noel had promised to use every effort, to attempt even the impossible, to obtain Albert’s release.
everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading He in fact did interview the Public Prosecutor and some members of the bar, but managed to be repulsed everywhere.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He in fact did interview the Public Prosecutor and some members of the bar, but managed to be repulsed everywhere.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At four o’clock, he called at the Count de Commarin’s house, to inform his father of the ill success of his efforts.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “Then,” replied the valet, “will you please follow me?
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At four o’clock, he called at the Count de Commarin’s house, to inform his father of the ill success of his efforts.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading “The Count has gone out,” said Denis; “but if you will take the trouble to wait----” “I will wait,” answered Noel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Noel had promised to use every effort, to attempt even the impossible, to obtain Albert’s release.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The Count has gone out,” said Denis; “but if you will take the trouble to wait----” “I will wait,” answered Noel.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He in fact did interview the Public Prosecutor and some members of the bar, but managed to be repulsed everywhere.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At four o’clock, he called at the Count de Commarin’s house, to inform his father of the ill success of his efforts.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At four o’clock, he called at the Count de Commarin’s house, to inform his father of the ill success of his efforts.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “The Count has gone out,” said Denis; “but if you will take the trouble to wait----” “I will wait,” answered Noel.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “The Count has gone out,” said Denis; “but if you will take the trouble to wait----” “I will wait,” answered Noel.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading At four o’clock, he called at the Count de Commarin’s house, to inform his father of the ill success of his efforts.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Noel had promised to use every effort, to attempt even the impossible, to obtain Albert’s release.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He in fact did interview the Public Prosecutor and some members of the bar, but managed to be repulsed everywhere.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading At four o’clock, he called at the Count de Commarin’s house, to inform his father of the ill success of his efforts.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He in fact did interview the Public Prosecutor and some members of the bar, but managed to be repulsed everywhere.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He in fact did interview the Public Prosecutor and some members of the bar, but managed to be repulsed everywhere.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Then,” replied the valet, “will you please follow me?
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He in fact did interview the Public Prosecutor and some members of the bar, but managed to be repulsed everywhere.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Noel had promised to use every effort, to attempt even the impossible, to obtain Albert’s release.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At four o’clock, he called at the Count de Commarin’s house, to inform his father of the ill success of his efforts.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading Noel had promised to use every effort, to attempt even the impossible, to obtain Albert’s release.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He in fact did interview the Public Prosecutor and some members of the bar, but managed to be repulsed everywhere.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “The Count has gone out,” said Denis; “but if you will take the trouble to wait----” “I will wait,” answered Noel.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Then,” replied the valet, “will you please follow me?
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Noel had promised to use every effort, to attempt even the impossible, to obtain Albert’s release.
ProsecutornounUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtər/
a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state
From this reading He in fact did interview the Public Prosecutor and some members of the bar, but managed to be repulsed everywhere.
PublicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He in fact did interview the Public Prosecutor and some members of the bar, but managed to be repulsed everywhere.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Noel had promised to use every effort, to attempt even the impossible, to obtain Albert’s release.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Then,” replied the valet, “will you please follow me?
repulsedverbUS /riˈpʌlst/
past form of “repulse” — force or drive back
From this reading He in fact did interview the Public Prosecutor and some members of the bar, but managed to be repulsed everywhere.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The Count has gone out,” said Denis; “but if you will take the trouble to wait----” “I will wait,” answered Noel.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He in fact did interview the Public Prosecutor and some members of the bar, but managed to be repulsed everywhere.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading At four o’clock, he called at the Count de Commarin’s house, to inform his father of the ill success of his efforts.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading “The Count has gone out,” said Denis; “but if you will take the trouble to wait----” “I will wait,” answered Noel.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Noel had promised to use every effort, to attempt even the impossible, to obtain Albert’s release.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then,” replied the valet, “will you please follow me?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Noel had promised to use every effort, to attempt even the impossible, to obtain Albert’s release.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading “The Count has gone out,” said Denis; “but if you will take the trouble to wait----” “I will wait,” answered Noel.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Noel had promised to use every effort, to attempt even the impossible, to obtain Albert’s release.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading “Then,” replied the valet, “will you please follow me?
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “The Count has gone out,” said Denis; “but if you will take the trouble to wait----” “I will wait,” answered Noel.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “The Count has gone out,” said Denis; “but if you will take the trouble to wait----” “I will wait,” answered Noel.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The Count has gone out,” said Denis; “but if you will take the trouble to wait----” “I will wait,” answered Noel.
