adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had often heard of them as of prodigious effect upon the participants.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
Blacherne
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From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading To say truth, however, he really desired to see the Pannychides, or in plain parlance, the Vigils.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He had often heard of them as of prodigious effect upon the participants.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading While reflecting on it, he looked out of the window and was surprised to see the night falling.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To say truth, however, he really desired to see the Pannychides, or in plain parlance, the Vigils.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had often heard of them as of prodigious effect upon the participants.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
how
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From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To say truth, however, he really desired to see the Pannychides, or in plain parlance, the Vigils.
imaginedverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To say truth, however, he really desired to see the Pannychides, or in plain parlance, the Vigils.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
Latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While reflecting on it, he looked out of the window and was surprised to see the night falling.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading While reflecting on it, he looked out of the window and was surprised to see the night falling.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading He had often heard of them as of prodigious effect upon the participants.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While reflecting on it, he looked out of the window and was surprised to see the night falling.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To say truth, however, he really desired to see the Pannychides, or in plain parlance, the Vigils.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While reflecting on it, he looked out of the window and was surprised to see the night falling.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
PANNYCHIDES
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From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
parlancenounUS /ˈpɑːrləns/
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
From this reading To say truth, however, he really desired to see the Pannychides, or in plain parlance, the Vigils.
participantsnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpənts/
plural of “participant” — someone who takes part in an activity
From this reading He had often heard of them as of prodigious effect upon the participants.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading To say truth, however, he really desired to see the Pannychides, or in plain parlance, the Vigils.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading He had often heard of them as of prodigious effect upon the participants.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading To say truth, however, he really desired to see the Pannychides, or in plain parlance, the Vigils.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading While reflecting on it, he looked out of the window and was surprised to see the night falling.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
reviveverbUS /rɪˈvaɪv/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading To say truth, however, he really desired to see the Pannychides, or in plain parlance, the Vigils.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To say truth, however, he really desired to see the Pannychides, or in plain parlance, the Vigils.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading While reflecting on it, he looked out of the window and was surprised to see the night falling.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had often heard of them as of prodigious effect upon the participants.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To say truth, however, he really desired to see the Pannychides, or in plain parlance, the Vigils.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had often heard of them as of prodigious effect upon the participants.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE PANNYCHIDES An invitation from the Emperor to remain and view the procession marching up the heights of Blacherne had been of itself a compliment; but the erection of a stand for the Prince turned the compliment into a personal honor.
VigilsnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəlz/
plural of “vigil” — a period of sleeplessness
From this reading To say truth, however, he really desired to see the Pannychides, or in plain parlance, the Vigils.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While reflecting on it, he looked out of the window and was surprised to see the night falling.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While reflecting on it, he looked out of the window and was surprised to see the night falling.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading While reflecting on it, he looked out of the window and was surprised to see the night falling.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Latterly they had fallen into neglect; and knowing how difficult it is to revive a dying custom, he imagined the spectacle would be poor and soon over.
