adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
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 Like all that is subject to the chilling and destructive influences of these men, this mournfully quiet house was entirely wanting in life and animation.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing could be calmer and more silent than this dwelling.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading Like all that is subject to the chilling and destructive influences of these men, this mournfully quiet house was entirely wanting in life and animation.
annexedverbUS /ˈænekst/
past form of “annex” — take (territory) as if by conquest
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing could be calmer and more silent than this dwelling.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Nothing could be calmer and more silent than this dwelling.
chillingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
provoking fear terror
From this reading Like all that is subject to the chilling and destructive influences of these men, this mournfully quiet house was entirely wanting in life and animation.
CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could be calmer and more silent than this dwelling.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading Like all that is subject to the chilling and destructive influences of these men, this mournfully quiet house was entirely wanting in life and animation.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Nothing could be calmer and more silent than this dwelling.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Like all that is subject to the chilling and destructive influences of these men, this mournfully quiet house was entirely wanting in life and animation.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one spoke in whispers, and the servants themselves had something oily in their words, something sanctified in their very walk.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every one spoke in whispers, and the servants themselves had something oily in their words, something sanctified in their very walk.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
IMITATIONnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading "THE IMITATION."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Like all that is subject to the chilling and destructive influences of these men, this mournfully quiet house was entirely wanting in life and animation.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like all that is subject to the chilling and destructive influences of these men, this mournfully quiet house was entirely wanting in life and animation.
JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Like all that is subject to the chilling and destructive influences of these men, this mournfully quiet house was entirely wanting in life and animation.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like all that is subject to the chilling and destructive influences of these men, this mournfully quiet house was entirely wanting in life and animation.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Like all that is subject to the chilling and destructive influences of these men, this mournfully quiet house was entirely wanting in life and animation.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing could be calmer and more silent than this dwelling.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading Like all that is subject to the chilling and destructive influences of these men, this mournfully quiet house was entirely wanting in life and animation.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could be calmer and more silent than this dwelling.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
oilyadjectiveUS /ˈɔɪli/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading Every one spoke in whispers, and the servants themselves had something oily in their words, something sanctified in their very walk.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one spoke in whispers, and the servants themselves had something oily in their words, something sanctified in their very walk.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Like all that is subject to the chilling and destructive influences of these men, this mournfully quiet house was entirely wanting in life and animation.
RetreatnounUS /riˈtriːt/
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
sanctifiedadjective
made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
From this reading Every one spoke in whispers, and the servants themselves had something oily in their words, something sanctified in their very walk.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Every one spoke in whispers, and the servants themselves had something oily in their words, something sanctified in their very walk.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Nothing could be calmer and more silent than this dwelling.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Every one spoke in whispers, and the servants themselves had something oily in their words, something sanctified in their very walk.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Every one spoke in whispers, and the servants themselves had something oily in their words, something sanctified in their very walk.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Like all that is subject to the chilling and destructive influences of these men, this mournfully quiet house was entirely wanting in life and animation.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing could be calmer and more silent than this dwelling.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like all that is subject to the chilling and destructive influences of these men, this mournfully quiet house was entirely wanting in life and animation.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE IMITATION."
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Every one spoke in whispers, and the servants themselves had something oily in their words, something sanctified in their very walk.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Every one spoke in whispers, and the servants themselves had something oily in their words, something sanctified in their very walk.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Like all that is subject to the chilling and destructive influences of these men, this mournfully quiet house was entirely wanting in life and animation.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nothing could be calmer and more silent than this dwelling.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
Vaugirard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Every one spoke in whispers, and the servants themselves had something oily in their words, something sanctified in their very walk.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Every one spoke in whispers, and the servants themselves had something oily in their words, something sanctified in their very walk.
wantingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
nonexistent
From this reading Like all that is subject to the chilling and destructive influences of these men, this mournfully quiet house was entirely wanting in life and animation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like all that is subject to the chilling and destructive influences of these men, this mournfully quiet house was entirely wanting in life and animation.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we have already said, M. Hardy occupied a pavilion in the "Retreat" annexed to the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, inhabited by a goodly number of the reverend fathers of the Company of Jesus.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Every one spoke in whispers, and the servants themselves had something oily in their words, something sanctified in their very walk.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Every one spoke in whispers, and the servants themselves had something oily in their words, something sanctified in their very walk.
