adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For my part I did not play, but wandered from one table to another.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She could not say any more, as she was called away to a game at quadrille.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading As I came in I saw my charmer sitting apart reading a letter.
apologizingverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She could not say any more, as she was called away to a game at quadrille.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She could not say any more, as she was called away to a game at quadrille.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As I came in I saw my charmer sitting apart reading a letter.
charmernounUS /ˈtʃɑːrmər/
someone with an assured and ingratiating manner
From this reading As I came in I saw my charmer sitting apart reading a letter.
Chavigni
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not say any more, as she was called away to a game at quadrille.
CountrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For my part I did not play, but wandered from one table to another.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
Dubois
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
EnemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For my part I did not play, but wandered from one table to another.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading She could not say any more, as she was called away to a game at quadrille.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I came in I saw my charmer sitting apart reading a letter.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
LamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading As I came in I saw my charmer sitting apart reading a letter.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
MaliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
MepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She could not say any more, as she was called away to a game at quadrille.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For my part I did not play, but wandered from one table to another.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading For my part I did not play, but wandered from one table to another.
PlayedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
quadrillenoun
music for dancing the quadrille
From this reading She could not say any more, as she was called away to a game at quadrille.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading As I came in I saw my charmer sitting apart reading a letter.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading As I came in I saw my charmer sitting apart reading a letter.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading She could not say any more, as she was called away to a game at quadrille.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading As I came in I saw my charmer sitting apart reading a letter.
stayedverbUS /steɪd/
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading For my part I did not play, but wandered from one table to another.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
TricknounUS /trɪk/
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
Vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
wanderedverbUS /ˈwɑːndərd/
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading For my part I did not play, but wandered from one table to another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My Country House--Madame Dubois--Malicious Trick Played on Me by My Lame Enemy--My Vexation There was a reception and a supper at the Court, as they styled the hotel of M. de Chavigni, or rather of the ambassador of the King of France in Switzerland.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I accosted her, apologizing for not having stayed to breakfast, but she said I had done quite right, adding that if I had not chosen a country house she hoped I would take one her husband would probably mention to me that evening.
