affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Rose hastily approached the soldier, and said to him: "Is it true--is it really true that poor Madame Augustine has been attacked with the cholera?"
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Rose hastily approached the soldier, and said to him: "Is it true--is it really true that poor Madame Augustine has been attacked with the cholera?"
AugustinenounUS /ˈɑːɡəstiːn/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)
From this reading Rose hastily approached the soldier, and said to him: "Is it true--is it really true that poor Madame Augustine has been attacked with the cholera?"
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rose hastily approached the soldier, and said to him: "Is it true--is it really true that poor Madame Augustine has been attacked with the cholera?"
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "No--I do not know--I cannot tell," replied the soldier, hesitating; "besides, what is it to you?"
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
cannot
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From this reading "No--I do not know--I cannot tell," replied the soldier, hesitating; "besides, what is it to you?"
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
choleranounUS /ˈkɑːlərə/
an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
From this reading Rose hastily approached the soldier, and said to him: "Is it true--is it really true that poor Madame Augustine has been attacked with the cholera?"
Dagobert
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From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
Dagobert's
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From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "No--I do not know--I cannot tell," replied the soldier, hesitating; "besides, what is it to you?"
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
DUTYnounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading DUTY.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rose hastily approached the soldier, and said to him: "Is it true--is it really true that poor Madame Augustine has been attacked with the cholera?"
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Rose hastily approached the soldier, and said to him: "Is it true--is it really true that poor Madame Augustine has been attacked with the cholera?"
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading "No--I do not know--I cannot tell," replied the soldier, hesitating; "besides, what is it to you?"
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No--I do not know--I cannot tell," replied the soldier, hesitating; "besides, what is it to you?"
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
indiscretionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈskreʃən/
the trait of being injudicious
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
intentionaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəl/
characterized by conscious design or purpose
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rose hastily approached the soldier, and said to him: "Is it true--is it really true that poor Madame Augustine has been attacked with the cholera?"
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rose hastily approached the soldier, and said to him: "Is it true--is it really true that poor Madame Augustine has been attacked with the cholera?"
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "No--I do not know--I cannot tell," replied the soldier, hesitating; "besides, what is it to you?"
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Rose hastily approached the soldier, and said to him: "Is it true--is it really true that poor Madame Augustine has been attacked with the cholera?"
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "No--I do not know--I cannot tell," replied the soldier, hesitating; "besides, what is it to you?"
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
obliqueadjectiveUS /əˈbliːk/
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
orphansnounUS /ˈɔːrfənz/
plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Rose hastily approached the soldier, and said to him: "Is it true--is it really true that poor Madame Augustine has been attacked with the cholera?"
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Rose hastily approached the soldier, and said to him: "Is it true--is it really true that poor Madame Augustine has been attacked with the cholera?"
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No--I do not know--I cannot tell," replied the soldier, hesitating; "besides, what is it to you?"
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
RodinnounUS /ˈroʊdɪn/
French sculptor noted for his renderings of the human form (1840-1917)
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Rose hastily approached the soldier, and said to him: "Is it true--is it really true that poor Madame Augustine has been attacked with the cholera?"
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Rose hastily approached the soldier, and said to him: "Is it true--is it really true that poor Madame Augustine has been attacked with the cholera?"
servant's
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From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
simpletonnoun
a person lacking intelligence or common sense
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Rose hastily approached the soldier, and said to him: "Is it true--is it really true that poor Madame Augustine has been attacked with the cholera?"
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "No--I do not know--I cannot tell," replied the soldier, hesitating; "besides, what is it to you?"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Rose hastily approached the soldier, and said to him: "Is it true--is it really true that poor Madame Augustine has been attacked with the cholera?"
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (Dagobert had ordered him not to speak before the girls of the illness of their governess, and that was quite enough to induce the simpleton to take the first opportunity of doing so.)
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "No--I do not know--I cannot tell," replied the soldier, hesitating; "besides, what is it to you?"
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Rodin, retreating slowly before the fire of Dagobert's angry looks, walked backwards to the door, casting oblique but piercing glances at the orphans, who were visibly affected by the servant's intentional indiscretion.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rose hastily approached the soldier, and said to him: "Is it true--is it really true that poor Madame Augustine has been attacked with the cholera?"
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No--I do not know--I cannot tell," replied the soldier, hesitating; "besides, what is it to you?"
