againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
AMBITIONnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/
a cherished desire
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
BellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
CHOULETTE'S
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From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading She had decided to return home.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Her husband recalled her in every one of his letters.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
FlowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading His political group was supported by public opinion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had decided to return home.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband recalled her in every one of his letters.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She had decided to return home.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband recalled her in every one of his letters.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading Her husband recalled her in every one of his letters.
lightlyadverbUS /ˈlaɪtli/
without good reason
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
Marmet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her husband recalled her in every one of his letters.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading His political group was supported by public opinion.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading His political group was supported by public opinion.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading His political group was supported by public opinion.
recalledverbUS /rɪˈkɔːld/
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Her husband recalled her in every one of his letters.
receptionsnounUS /rɪˈsepʃənz/
plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She had decided to return home.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
rollingadjectiveUS /ˈroʊlɪŋ/
uttered with a trill
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had decided to return home.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
supervisedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərvaɪzd/
under observation or under the direction of a superintendent or overseer
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading His political group was supported by public opinion.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
Therese
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had decided to return home.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If, as he asked her to do, she returned to Paris in the first days of May, they might give two or three dinners, followed by receptions.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His political group was supported by public opinion.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading CHOULETTE'S AMBITION While the rolling of arriving boxes filled the Bell villa; while Pauline, loaded with parcels, lightly came down the steps; while good Madame Marmet, with tranquil vigilance, supervised everything; and while Miss Bell finished dressing in her room, Therese, dressed in gray, resting on the terrace, looked once again at the Flower City.
