Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
alonenounUS /alone/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
announced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
anxious
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
any
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course they vowed they would die rather than any harm should happen to the Princess.
army
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
articles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
audacious
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
away
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
best
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
came
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
care
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
Cavolfiore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
chief
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
conquering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
Countess
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
Court
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
courtiers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
creaturenounUS /ˈcreature/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
Crim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
crying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
dear
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
die
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course they vowed they would die rather than any harm should happen to the Princess.
died
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
Duchess
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Duchess!’
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
enemy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
flight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
forth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
frightened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
grew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
halfnounUS /half/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
handsplural nounUS /hændz/
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
happen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course they vowed they would die rather than any harm should happen to the Princess.
harm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course they vowed they would die rather than any harm should happen to the Princess.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
ill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
infamous
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
injunctions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
Journal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
King
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
ladies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
laying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
leaving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
Majesty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
news
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
obtaining
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
off
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
other
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
Padella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
palace
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
pay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
poornounUS /poor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Of course they vowed they would die rather than any harm should happen to the Princess.
Queen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
ran
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
rather
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course they vowed they would die rather than any harm should happen to the Princess.
rebel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
Rosalba
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
royal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
said
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
say
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Of course they vowed they would die rather than any harm should happen to the Princess.
slain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
soon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
sorry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
stated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
Tartar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of course they vowed they would die rather than any harm should happen to the Princess.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
then
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
there
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
timid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
toddled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this news, half the courtiers ran off to pay their duty to the conquering chief, and the other half ran away, laying hands on all the best articles in the palace; and poor little Rosalba was left there quite alone--quite alone; and she toddled from one room to another, crying, ‘Countess!
troops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
vanquish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
vanquished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
victories
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
vowed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course they vowed they would die rather than any harm should happen to the Princess.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first the Crim Tartar Court Journal stated that the King was obtaining great victories over the audacious rebel: then it was announced that the troops of the infamous Padella were in flight: then it was said that the royal army would soon come up with the enemy, and then--then the news came that King Cavolfiore was vanquished and slain by His Majesty, King Padella the First!
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The King went forth to vanquish Padella; and the poor Queen, who was a very timid, anxious creature, grew so frightened and ill that I am sorry to say she died; leaving injunctions with her ladies to take care of the dear little Rosalba.--Of course they said they would.
