adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly, a cheerful knock at the door made everybody start.
Ah
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From this reading “Ah, here comes M. Andre.
Andre
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From this reading “Ah, here comes M. Andre.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Suddenly, a cheerful knock at the door made everybody start.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Jaia, the little cakes.”
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Suddenly, a cheerful knock at the door made everybody start.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “Ah, here comes M. Andre.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
cupnounUS /kʌp/
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Elise, a cup quickly.
daughtersnounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Suddenly, a cheerful knock at the door made everybody start.
Elise
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From this reading Elise, a cup quickly.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading Suddenly, a cheerful knock at the door made everybody start.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
Henriette
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From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Ah, here comes M. Andre.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
Jaia
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From this reading Jaia, the little cakes.”
Joyeuse's
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From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
knockverbUS /nɑːk/
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Suddenly, a cheerful knock at the door made everybody start.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jaia, the little cakes.”
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading “Ah, here comes M. Andre.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Suddenly, a cheerful knock at the door made everybody start.
Mlle
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From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
neeadjectiveUS /niː/
(meaning literally “born”) used to indicate the maiden or family name of a married woman
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Elise, a cup quickly.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/
done under pressure
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
Saint-Amand
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From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Suddenly, a cheerful knock at the door made everybody start.
SuddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly, a cheerful knock at the door made everybody start.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Suddenly, a cheerful knock at the door made everybody start.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading At the same time, Mlle. Henriette, the third of M. Joyeuse’s daughters, who had inherited from her mother, _nee_ de Saint-Amand, a certain instinct for society, observing the number of visitors who seemed likely to crowd their rooms that evening, rushed to light the two candles on the piano.
