adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
AixnounUS /eks/
wood duck and mandarin duck
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Take care that there are always three tables--one for us, one for my officers, and the third for the servants.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "That may be, but you ought to use your wits a little; you might for example order meals when we shall not require any.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Take care that there are always three tables--one for us, one for my officers, and the third for the servants.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "That may be, but you ought to use your wits a little; you might for example order meals when we shall not require any.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Why I see that you only give the postillions a franc over the legal charge, I really blush for you; you must give them a crown extra at least.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
Cagliostronoun
Italian who was famous as a magician and alchemist (1743-1795)
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Take care that there are always three tables--one for us, one for my officers, and the third for the servants.
CaredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
Castiliannoun
the Spanish language as spoken in Castile
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Why I see that you only give the postillions a franc over the legal charge, I really blush for you; you must give them a crown extra at least.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
crownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Why I see that you only give the postillions a franc over the legal charge, I really blush for you; you must give them a crown extra at least.
d'Argens
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From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
eminence's
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From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading "That may be, but you ought to use your wits a little; you might for example order meals when we shall not require any.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Why I see that you only give the postillions a franc over the legal charge, I really blush for you; you must give them a crown extra at least.
FallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
francnounUS /fræŋk/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading Why I see that you only give the postillions a franc over the legal charge, I really blush for you; you must give them a crown extra at least.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Why I see that you only give the postillions a franc over the legal charge, I really blush for you; you must give them a crown extra at least.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
IlladjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
inn-keepers
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From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Why I see that you only give the postillions a franc over the legal charge, I really blush for you; you must give them a crown extra at least.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Why I see that you only give the postillions a franc over the legal charge, I really blush for you; you must give them a crown extra at least.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "That may be, but you ought to use your wits a little; you might for example order meals when we shall not require any.
lordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "That may be, but you ought to use your wits a little; you might for example order meals when we shall not require any.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading "That may be, but you ought to use your wits a little; you might for example order meals when we shall not require any.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "That may be, but you ought to use your wits a little; you might for example order meals when we shall not require any.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Why I see that you only give the postillions a franc over the legal charge, I really blush for you; you must give them a crown extra at least.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "That may be, but you ought to use your wits a little; you might for example order meals when we shall not require any.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Take care that there are always three tables--one for us, one for my officers, and the third for the servants.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Take care that there are always three tables--one for us, one for my officers, and the third for the servants.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "That may be, but you ought to use your wits a little; you might for example order meals when we shall not require any.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "That may be, but you ought to use your wits a little; you might for example order meals when we shall not require any.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Why I see that you only give the postillions a franc over the legal charge, I really blush for you; you must give them a crown extra at least.
partitionnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
postillions
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From this reading Why I see that you only give the postillions a franc over the legal charge, I really blush for you; you must give them a crown extra at least.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
reprimanding
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From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
requireverbUS /ˌriːˈkwaɪər/
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading "That may be, but you ought to use your wits a little; you might for example order meals when we shall not require any.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Why I see that you only give the postillions a franc over the legal charge, I really blush for you; you must give them a crown extra at least.
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Take care that there are always three tables--one for us, one for my officers, and the third for the servants.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "That may be, but you ought to use your wits a little; you might for example order meals when we shall not require any.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
StayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Take care that there are always three tables--one for us, one for my officers, and the third for the servants.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Why I see that you only give the postillions a franc over the legal charge, I really blush for you; you must give them a crown extra at least.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Take care that there are always three tables--one for us, one for my officers, and the third for the servants.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Take care that there are always three tables--one for us, one for my officers, and the third for the servants.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Take care that there are always three tables--one for us, one for my officers, and the third for the servants.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
UnknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Take care that there are always three tables--one for us, one for my officers, and the third for the servants.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading "That may be, but you ought to use your wits a little; you might for example order meals when we shall not require any.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My Stay at Aix; I Fall Ill--I am Cared for By an Unknown Lady--The Marquis d'Argens--Cagliostro My room was only separated from his Castilian eminence's by a light partition, and I could hear him quite plainly reprimanding his chief servant for being too economical.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "That may be, but you ought to use your wits a little; you might for example order meals when we shall not require any.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "That may be, but you ought to use your wits a little; you might for example order meals when we shall not require any.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why I see that you only give the postillions a franc over the legal charge, I really blush for you; you must give them a crown extra at least.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading "That may be, but you ought to use your wits a little; you might for example order meals when we shall not require any.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That may be, but you ought to use your wits a little; you might for example order meals when we shall not require any.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My lord, I do my best, but it is really impossible to spend more, unless I compel the inn-keepers to take double the amount of their bills; and your eminence will admit that nothing in the way of rich and expensive dishes has been spared."
