AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISS BELL ASKS A QUESTION After dinner, Miss Bell was sketching in the drawing-room.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MISS BELL ASKS A QUESTION After dinner, Miss Bell was sketching in the drawing-room.
Albertinelli
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From this reading Prince Albertinelli was selecting the wool with an almost feminine knowledge of shades.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Prince Albertinelli was selecting the wool with an almost feminine knowledge of shades.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Prince Albertinelli was selecting the wool with an almost feminine knowledge of shades.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He took a seat on a sofa, beside Madame Martin, and looked at her tenderly.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
ASKSverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading MISS BELL ASKS A QUESTION After dinner, Miss Bell was sketching in the drawing-room.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading She was tracing, on canvas, profiles of bearded Etruscans for a cushion which Madame Marmet was to embroider.
BELLnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading MISS BELL ASKS A QUESTION After dinner, Miss Bell was sketching in the drawing-room.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading He took a seat on a sofa, beside Madame Martin, and looked at her tenderly.
briscola
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From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading She was tracing, on canvas, profiles of bearded Etruscans for a cushion which Madame Marmet was to embroider.
caterer's
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From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
Choulette
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From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading She was tracing, on canvas, profiles of bearded Etruscans for a cushion which Madame Marmet was to embroider.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading MISS BELL ASKS A QUESTION After dinner, Miss Bell was sketching in the drawing-room.
drawing-room
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From this reading MISS BELL ASKS A QUESTION After dinner, Miss Bell was sketching in the drawing-room.
embroiderverbUS /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/
decorate with needlework
From this reading She was tracing, on canvas, profiles of bearded Etruscans for a cushion which Madame Marmet was to embroider.
EtruscansnounUS /ɪˈtrʌskənz/
plural of “etruscan” — a native or inhabitant of ancient Etruria; the Etruscans influenced the Romans (who had suppressed them by about 200 BC)
From this reading She was tracing, on canvas, profiles of bearded Etruscans for a cushion which Madame Marmet was to embroider.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Prince Albertinelli was selecting the wool with an almost feminine knowledge of shades.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was tracing, on canvas, profiles of bearded Etruscans for a cushion which Madame Marmet was to embroider.
godnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He took a seat on a sofa, beside Madame Martin, and looked at her tenderly.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS BELL ASKS A QUESTION After dinner, Miss Bell was sketching in the drawing-room.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Prince Albertinelli was selecting the wool with an almost feminine knowledge of shades.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He took a seat on a sofa, beside Madame Martin, and looked at her tenderly.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading She was tracing, on canvas, profiles of bearded Etruscans for a cushion which Madame Marmet was to embroider.
Marmet
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From this reading She was tracing, on canvas, profiles of bearded Etruscans for a cushion which Madame Marmet was to embroider.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading He took a seat on a sofa, beside Madame Martin, and looked at her tenderly.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
MISSverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS BELL ASKS A QUESTION After dinner, Miss Bell was sketching in the drawing-room.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was tracing, on canvas, profiles of bearded Etruscans for a cushion which Madame Marmet was to embroider.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was tracing, on canvas, profiles of bearded Etruscans for a cushion which Madame Marmet was to embroider.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Prince Albertinelli was selecting the wool with an almost feminine knowledge of shades.
profilesnounUS /ˈproʊfaɪlz/
plural of “profile” — an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading She was tracing, on canvas, profiles of bearded Etruscans for a cushion which Madame Marmet was to embroider.
QUESTIONverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading MISS BELL ASKS A QUESTION After dinner, Miss Bell was sketching in the drawing-room.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He took a seat on a sofa, beside Madame Martin, and looked at her tenderly.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Prince Albertinelli was selecting the wool with an almost feminine knowledge of shades.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Prince Albertinelli was selecting the wool with an almost feminine knowledge of shades.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was tracing, on canvas, profiles of bearded Etruscans for a cushion which Madame Marmet was to embroider.
sketchingverbUS /ˈsketʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading MISS BELL ASKS A QUESTION After dinner, Miss Bell was sketching in the drawing-room.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading He took a seat on a sofa, beside Madame Martin, and looked at her tenderly.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading He took a seat on a sofa, beside Madame Martin, and looked at her tenderly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS BELL ASKS A QUESTION After dinner, Miss Bell was sketching in the drawing-room.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was tracing, on canvas, profiles of bearded Etruscans for a cushion which Madame Marmet was to embroider.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took a seat on a sofa, beside Madame Martin, and looked at her tenderly.
tracingnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading She was tracing, on canvas, profiles of bearded Etruscans for a cushion which Madame Marmet was to embroider.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS BELL ASKS A QUESTION After dinner, Miss Bell was sketching in the drawing-room.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was late when Choulette, having, as was his habit, played briscola with the cook at the caterer's, appeared, as joyful as if he possessed the mind of a god.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was tracing, on canvas, profiles of bearded Etruscans for a cushion which Madame Marmet was to embroider.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Prince Albertinelli was selecting the wool with an almost feminine knowledge of shades.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading Prince Albertinelli was selecting the wool with an almost feminine knowledge of shades.
