adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
Ah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah, _vive l’amour_!
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading A bizarre attraction lies for me in burning eyes that blaze through a lace veil, like flame through cannon smoke.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
bizarreadjectiveUS /bəˈzɑːr/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading A bizarre attraction lies for me in burning eyes that blaze through a lace veil, like flame through cannon smoke.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading A bizarre attraction lies for me in burning eyes that blaze through a lace veil, like flame through cannon smoke.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading A bizarre attraction lies for me in burning eyes that blaze through a lace veil, like flame through cannon smoke.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My way of love would be to mount by a silken ladder, in the silence of a winter night.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading A bizarre attraction lies for me in burning eyes that blaze through a lace veil, like flame through cannon smoke.
cashmerenounUS /ˈkæʒmɪr/
a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
creaseverbUS /kriːs/
make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; “crisp” is archaic
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
disarrangeverb
destroy the arrangement or order of
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
embellishesverbUS /emˈbelɪʃəz/
third-person singular of “embellish” — add details to
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading A bizarre attraction lies for me in burning eyes that blaze through a lace veil, like flame through cannon smoke.
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading A bizarre attraction lies for me in burning eyes that blaze through a lace veil, like flame through cannon smoke.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
havocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
l'amour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah, _vive l’amour_!
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading A bizarre attraction lies for me in burning eyes that blaze through a lace veil, like flame through cannon smoke.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading My way of love would be to mount by a silken ladder, in the silence of a winter night.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading A bizarre attraction lies for me in burning eyes that blaze through a lace veil, like flame through cannon smoke.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading My way of love would be to mount by a silken ladder, in the silence of a winter night.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
marvelouslyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrvələsli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A bizarre attraction lies for me in burning eyes that blaze through a lace veil, like flame through cannon smoke.
mountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading My way of love would be to mount by a silken ladder, in the silence of a winter night.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My way of love would be to mount by a silken ladder, in the silence of a winter night.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading My way of love would be to mount by a silken ladder, in the silence of a winter night.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading My way of love would be to mount by a silken ladder, in the silence of a winter night.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading My way of love would be to mount by a silken ladder, in the silence of a winter night.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading A bizarre attraction lies for me in burning eyes that blaze through a lace veil, like flame through cannon smoke.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A bizarre attraction lies for me in burning eyes that blaze through a lace veil, like flame through cannon smoke.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A bizarre attraction lies for me in burning eyes that blaze through a lace veil, like flame through cannon smoke.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
toilettenoun
the act of dressing and preparing yourself
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
veilnounUS /veɪl/
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading A bizarre attraction lies for me in burning eyes that blaze through a lace veil, like flame through cannon smoke.
vive
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah, _vive l’amour_!
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading My way of love would be to mount by a silken ladder, in the silence of a winter night.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I enjoy making havoc with an elaborate erection of scented hair; I like to crush flowers, to disarrange and crease a smart toilette at will.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading My way of love would be to mount by a silken ladder, in the silence of a winter night.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But let it be in silk and cashmere, surrounded with the luxury which so marvelously embellishes it; for is it not perhaps itself a luxury?
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My way of love would be to mount by a silken ladder, in the silence of a winter night.
