adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading THE little gentleman advances to my bedside.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Our host defeats the attempt at the outset by making an apology on his own behalf.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
apologizeverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading We are not content with merely thanking him; we naturally attempt to apologize for our intrusion.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Our host defeats the attempt at the outset by making an apology on his own behalf.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are not content with merely thanking him; we naturally attempt to apologize for our intrusion.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading We are not content with merely thanking him; we naturally attempt to apologize for our intrusion.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading THE little gentleman advances to my bedside.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Our host defeats the attempt at the outset by making an apology on his own behalf.
bidverbUS /bɪd/
propose a payment
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Our host defeats the attempt at the outset by making an apology on his own behalf.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading We are not content with merely thanking him; we naturally attempt to apologize for our intrusion.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
defeatsnounUS /dɪˈfiːts/
plural of “defeat” — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Our host defeats the attempt at the outset by making an apology on his own behalf.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We are not content with merely thanking him; we naturally attempt to apologize for our intrusion.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading THE little gentleman advances to my bedside.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "I happened to send for my servant a minute since," he proceeds, "and I only then heard that you were here.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I happened to send for my servant a minute since," he proceeds, "and I only then heard that you were here.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I happened to send for my servant a minute since," he proceeds, "and I only then heard that you were here.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We are not content with merely thanking him; we naturally attempt to apologize for our intrusion.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Our host defeats the attempt at the outset by making an apology on his own behalf.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading We are not content with merely thanking him; we naturally attempt to apologize for our intrusion.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE little gentleman advances to my bedside.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Our host defeats the attempt at the outset by making an apology on his own behalf.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading We are not content with merely thanking him; we naturally attempt to apologize for our intrusion.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "I happened to send for my servant a minute since," he proceeds, "and I only then heard that you were here.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE little gentleman advances to my bedside.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading We are not content with merely thanking him; we naturally attempt to apologize for our intrusion.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We are not content with merely thanking him; we naturally attempt to apologize for our intrusion.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our host defeats the attempt at the outset by making an apology on his own behalf.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "I happened to send for my servant a minute since," he proceeds, "and I only then heard that you were here.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We are not content with merely thanking him; we naturally attempt to apologize for our intrusion.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading Our host defeats the attempt at the outset by making an apology on his own behalf.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Our host defeats the attempt at the outset by making an apology on his own behalf.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading "I happened to send for my servant a minute since," he proceeds, "and I only then heard that you were here.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "I happened to send for my servant a minute since," he proceeds, "and I only then heard that you were here.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "I happened to send for my servant a minute since," he proceeds, "and I only then heard that you were here.
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
silkyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlki/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I happened to send for my servant a minute since," he proceeds, "and I only then heard that you were here.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading We are not content with merely thanking him; we naturally attempt to apologize for our intrusion.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I happened to send for my servant a minute since," he proceeds, "and I only then heard that you were here.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE little gentleman advances to my bedside.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I happened to send for my servant a minute since," he proceeds, "and I only then heard that you were here.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE little gentleman advances to my bedside.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are not content with merely thanking him; we naturally attempt to apologize for our intrusion.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I happened to send for my servant a minute since," he proceeds, "and I only then heard that you were here.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His silky white hair flows over his shoulders; he looks at us with faded blue eyes; he bows with a sad and subdued courtesy, and says, in the simplest manner, "I bid you welcome, gentlemen, to my house."
