abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading My heart beat fast as I entered the abode of this woman, of whom I had such pleasant recollections.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
AfterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards I went to see the Marquis Grimaldi, for I longed to know what had become of Rosalie.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My heart beat fast as I entered the abode of this woman, of whom I had such pleasant recollections.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading My heart beat fast as I entered the abode of this woman, of whom I had such pleasant recollections.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Afterwards I went to see the Marquis Grimaldi, for I longed to know what had become of Rosalie.
Biribi
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From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
CookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
disgustingadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading My heart beat fast as I entered the abode of this woman, of whom I had such pleasant recollections.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading My heart beat fast as I entered the abode of this woman, of whom I had such pleasant recollections.
FindverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Afterwards I went to see the Marquis Grimaldi, for I longed to know what had become of Rosalie.
FriendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
Grimaldi
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From this reading Afterwards I went to see the Marquis Grimaldi, for I longed to know what had become of Rosalie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Afterwards I went to see the Marquis Grimaldi, for I longed to know what had become of Rosalie.
HappyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading My heart beat fast as I entered the abode of this woman, of whom I had such pleasant recollections.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
Irene
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From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
Isola-Bella
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From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Afterwards I went to see the Marquis Grimaldi, for I longed to know what had become of Rosalie.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Afterwards I went to see the Marquis Grimaldi, for I longed to know what had become of Rosalie.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading Afterwards I went to see the Marquis Grimaldi, for I longed to know what had become of Rosalie.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
NiecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
Paretti
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From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading My heart beat fast as I entered the abode of this woman, of whom I had such pleasant recollections.
Pogomas
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From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
Possano
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From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
PrisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
ProvesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading My heart beat fast as I entered the abode of this woman, of whom I had such pleasant recollections.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
Rosalie
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From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
Rosalie's
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From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Afterwards I went to see the Marquis Grimaldi, for I longed to know what had become of Rosalie.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
Signoranoun
an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading My heart beat fast as I entered the abode of this woman, of whom I had such pleasant recollections.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My heart beat fast as I entered the abode of this woman, of whom I had such pleasant recollections.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
uglyadjectiveUS /ˈʌɡli/
displeasing to the senses
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Afterwards I went to see the Marquis Grimaldi, for I longed to know what had become of Rosalie.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I Find Rosalie Happy--The Signora Isola-Bella--The Cook--Biribi--Irene--Possano in Prison--My Niece Proves to be an Old Friend of Rosalie's At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My heart beat fast as I entered the abode of this woman, of whom I had such pleasant recollections.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading My heart beat fast as I entered the abode of this woman, of whom I had such pleasant recollections.
