adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Oh, nothing at all, my dear,” replied the countess, a slight flush momentarily coloring her already pink cheek.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading “What is it that is magnificent?” and the count bent his eyes in various directions in quest of the object of her admiration.
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 “Oh, nothing at all, my dear,” replied the countess, a slight flush momentarily coloring her already pink cheek.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “Oh, nothing at all, my dear,” replied the countess, a slight flush momentarily coloring her already pink cheek.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “What is it that is magnificent?” and the count bent his eyes in various directions in quest of the object of her admiration.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Oh, nothing at all, my dear,” replied the countess, a slight flush momentarily coloring her already pink cheek.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading “Magnifique!” ejaculated the Countess de Coude, beneath her breath.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading “What is it that is magnificent?” and the count bent his eyes in various directions in quest of the object of her admiration.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading “Magnifique!” ejaculated the Countess de Coude, beneath her breath.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
cheeknounUS /tʃiːk/
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading “Oh, nothing at all, my dear,” replied the countess, a slight flush momentarily coloring her already pink cheek.
coloringnounUS /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading “Oh, nothing at all, my dear,” replied the countess, a slight flush momentarily coloring her already pink cheek.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
Coude
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From this reading “Magnifique!” ejaculated the Countess de Coude, beneath her breath.
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading “Eh?” questioned the count, turning toward his young wife.
CountessnounUS /ˈkaʊntəs/
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading “Magnifique!” ejaculated the Countess de Coude, beneath her breath.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “Magnifique!” ejaculated the Countess de Coude, beneath her breath.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “Oh, nothing at all, my dear,” replied the countess, a slight flush momentarily coloring her already pink cheek.
directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading “What is it that is magnificent?” and the count bent his eyes in various directions in quest of the object of her admiration.
Eh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Eh?” questioned the count, turning toward his young wife.
ejaculated
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From this reading “Magnifique!” ejaculated the Countess de Coude, beneath her breath.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading “What is it that is magnificent?” and the count bent his eyes in various directions in quest of the object of her admiration.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading “Oh, nothing at all, my dear,” replied the countess, a slight flush momentarily coloring her already pink cheek.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Magnifique!” ejaculated the Countess de Coude, beneath her breath.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Eh?” questioned the count, turning toward his young wife.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “What is it that is magnificent?” and the count bent his eyes in various directions in quest of the object of her admiration.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is it that is magnificent?” and the count bent his eyes in various directions in quest of the object of her admiration.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What is it that is magnificent?” and the count bent his eyes in various directions in quest of the object of her admiration.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading “What is it that is magnificent?” and the count bent his eyes in various directions in quest of the object of her admiration.
Magnifique
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Magnifique!” ejaculated the Countess de Coude, beneath her breath.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading “Oh, nothing at all, my dear,” replied the countess, a slight flush momentarily coloring her already pink cheek.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Oh, nothing at all, my dear,” replied the countess, a slight flush momentarily coloring her already pink cheek.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Oh, nothing at all, my dear,” replied the countess, a slight flush momentarily coloring her already pink cheek.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “What is it that is magnificent?” and the count bent his eyes in various directions in quest of the object of her admiration.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What is it that is magnificent?” and the count bent his eyes in various directions in quest of the object of her admiration.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, nothing at all, my dear,” replied the countess, a slight flush momentarily coloring her already pink cheek.
pinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading “Oh, nothing at all, my dear,” replied the countess, a slight flush momentarily coloring her already pink cheek.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading “What is it that is magnificent?” and the count bent his eyes in various directions in quest of the object of her admiration.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Eh?” questioned the count, turning toward his young wife.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Oh, nothing at all, my dear,” replied the countess, a slight flush momentarily coloring her already pink cheek.
resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
skyscrapersnounUS /ˈskaɪskreɪpərz/
plural of “skyscraper” — a very tall building with many stories
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading “Oh, nothing at all, my dear,” replied the countess, a slight flush momentarily coloring her already pink cheek.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What is it that is magnificent?” and the count bent his eyes in various directions in quest of the object of her admiration.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Magnifique!” ejaculated the Countess de Coude, beneath her breath.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “Eh?” questioned the count, turning toward his young wife.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “Eh?” questioned the count, turning toward his young wife.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading “What is it that is magnificent?” and the count bent his eyes in various directions in quest of the object of her admiration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is it that is magnificent?” and the count bent his eyes in various directions in quest of the object of her admiration.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “Eh?” questioned the count, turning toward his young wife.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading “I was but recalling with admiration those stupendous skyscrapers, as they call them, of New York,” and the fair countess settled herself more comfortably in her steamer chair, and resumed the magazine which “nothing at all” had caused her to let fall upon her lap.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Eh?” questioned the count, turning toward his young wife.
