adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At sight of it, the Princess knew there was a message for her from the Emperor.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
bargeverbUS /bɑːrdʒ/
push one's way
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
EMBASSYnounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading At sight of it, the Princess knew there was a message for her from the Emperor.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At sight of it, the Princess knew there was a message for her from the Emperor.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At sight of it, the Princess knew there was a message for her from the Emperor.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She lost no time in notifying the Dean of her readiness to receive him.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The interview took place in the reception room.
IRENE
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From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At sight of it, the Princess knew there was a message for her from the Emperor.
liveriedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvrid/
wearing livery
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She lost no time in notifying the Dean of her readiness to receive him.
marblesnounUS /ˈmɑːrbəlz/
a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading At sight of it, the Princess knew there was a message for her from the Emperor.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading She lost no time in notifying the Dean of her readiness to receive him.
notifyingverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading She lost no time in notifying the Dean of her readiness to receive him.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
pertinentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrtɪnɪnt/
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The interview took place in the reception room.
PRINCESSnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading She lost no time in notifying the Dean of her readiness to receive him.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading She lost no time in notifying the Dean of her readiness to receive him.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The interview took place in the reception room.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The interview took place in the reception room.
rowers
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From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At sight of it, the Princess knew there was a message for her from the Emperor.
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
Therapia
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From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading At sight of it, the Princess knew there was a message for her from the Emperor.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She lost no time in notifying the Dean of her readiness to receive him.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The interview took place in the reception room.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The state barge of fifteen oars in which he arrived was moored to the marbles of the quay in front of her palace, a handsomely ornamented vessel scarcely needing its richly liveried rowers to draw about it the curious and idle of the town in staring groups.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN EMBASSY TO THE PRINCESS IRENE When the Princess Irene returned to Therapia next day, she found awaiting her the Dean of the Court, an official of great importance to whom the settlement of questions pertinent to rank was confided.
