adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Already they saw a brilliant court; already they were speculating on their appointments.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Madame listened to all coldly.
AlreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already they saw a brilliant court; already they were speculating on their appointments.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading Offices were plenty; new embassies were to be created, old embassies to be filled anew.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Already they saw a brilliant court; already they were speculating on their appointments.
archbishopnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/
a bishop of highest rank
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The false, self-seeking ministers of Leopold's reign crowded around her to pay their respects, to compliment and to flatter her.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Offices were plenty; new embassies were to be created, old embassies to be filled anew.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Already they saw a brilliant court; already they were speculating on their appointments.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading Madame listened to all coldly.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading The false, self-seeking ministers of Leopold's reign crowded around her to pay their respects, to compliment and to flatter her.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Already they saw a brilliant court; already they were speculating on their appointments.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Offices were plenty; new embassies were to be created, old embassies to be filled anew.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The false, self-seeking ministers of Leopold's reign crowded around her to pay their respects, to compliment and to flatter her.
embassiesnounUS /ˈembəsiz/
plural of “embassy” — a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading Offices were plenty; new embassies were to be created, old embassies to be filled anew.
falseadjectiveUS /fɔːls/
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading The false, self-seeking ministers of Leopold's reign crowded around her to pay their respects, to compliment and to flatter her.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Offices were plenty; new embassies were to be created, old embassies to be filled anew.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading The false, self-seeking ministers of Leopold's reign crowded around her to pay their respects, to compliment and to flatter her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
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From this reading The false, self-seeking ministers of Leopold's reign crowded around her to pay their respects, to compliment and to flatter her.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Madame listened to all coldly.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The false, self-seeking ministers of Leopold's reign crowded around her to pay their respects, to compliment and to flatter her.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Offices were plenty; new embassies were to be created, old embassies to be filled anew.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
OfficesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Offices were plenty; new embassies were to be created, old embassies to be filled anew.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Offices were plenty; new embassies were to be created, old embassies to be filled anew.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Already they saw a brilliant court; already they were speculating on their appointments.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The false, self-seeking ministers of Leopold's reign crowded around her to pay their respects, to compliment and to flatter her.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading Offices were plenty; new embassies were to be created, old embassies to be filled anew.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading The false, self-seeking ministers of Leopold's reign crowded around her to pay their respects, to compliment and to flatter her.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading The false, self-seeking ministers of Leopold's reign crowded around her to pay their respects, to compliment and to flatter her.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Already they saw a brilliant court; already they were speculating on their appointments.
self-seekingnoun
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
From this reading The false, self-seeking ministers of Leopold's reign crowded around her to pay their respects, to compliment and to flatter her.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading Already they saw a brilliant court; already they were speculating on their appointments.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The false, self-seeking ministers of Leopold's reign crowded around her to pay their respects, to compliment and to flatter her.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Already they saw a brilliant court; already they were speculating on their appointments.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The false, self-seeking ministers of Leopold's reign crowded around her to pay their respects, to compliment and to flatter her.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Madame, surrounded by her staff and courtiers, sat in the main salon of the Continental Hotel, waiting for the archbishop.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Already they saw a brilliant court; already they were speculating on their appointments.
