adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading However, the main point is that before help arrived he was dead, and the news, of course, had to be carried back to the castle.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading However, the main point is that before help arrived he was dead, and the news, of course, had to be carried back to the castle.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, the main point is that before help arrived he was dead, and the news, of course, had to be carried back to the castle.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading However, the main point is that before help arrived he was dead, and the news, of course, had to be carried back to the castle.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The consternation it created was something beyond even that natural in a Court at the fall of a potentate.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
bulked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading However, the main point is that before help arrived he was dead, and the news, of course, had to be carried back to the castle.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading However, the main point is that before help arrived he was dead, and the news, of course, had to be carried back to the castle.
ChamberlainnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlən/
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The consternation it created was something beyond even that natural in a Court at the fall of a potentate.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading However, the main point is that before help arrived he was dead, and the news, of course, had to be carried back to the castle.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The consternation it created was something beyond even that natural in a Court at the fall of a potentate.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The consternation it created was something beyond even that natural in a Court at the fall of a potentate.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading However, the main point is that before help arrived he was dead, and the news, of course, had to be carried back to the castle.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The consternation it created was something beyond even that natural in a Court at the fall of a potentate.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The consternation it created was something beyond even that natural in a Court at the fall of a potentate.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
Flambeaunoun
a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night)
From this reading “Yes,” replied Flambeau.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
GrimmnounUS /ɡrɪm/
the younger of the two Grimm brothers remembered best for their fairy stories (1786-1859)
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading However, the main point is that before help arrived he was dead, and the news, of course, had to be carried back to the castle.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, the main point is that before help arrived he was dead, and the news, of course, had to be carried back to the castle.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading However, the main point is that before help arrived he was dead, and the news, of course, had to be carried back to the castle.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
horribleadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəbəl/
provoking horror
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, the main point is that before help arrived he was dead, and the news, of course, had to be carried back to the castle.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The consternation it created was something beyond even that natural in a Court at the fall of a potentate.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, the main point is that before help arrived he was dead, and the news, of course, had to be carried back to the castle.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading However, the main point is that before help arrived he was dead, and the news, of course, had to be carried back to the castle.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The consternation it created was something beyond even that natural in a Court at the fall of a potentate.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading However, the main point is that before help arrived he was dead, and the news, of course, had to be carried back to the castle.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading However, the main point is that before help arrived he was dead, and the news, of course, had to be carried back to the castle.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading However, the main point is that before help arrived he was dead, and the news, of course, had to be carried back to the castle.
potentatenounUS /ˈpoʊtənteɪt/
a ruler who is unconstrained by law
From this reading The consternation it created was something beyond even that natural in a Court at the fall of a potentate.
PrussiannounUS /ˈprʌʃən/
a German inhabitant of Prussia
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes,” replied Flambeau.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
somebodypronounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdi/
a person, without saying who
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The consternation it created was something beyond even that natural in a Court at the fall of a potentate.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
treasurenounUS /ˈtreʒər/
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “I particularly remember that the Chamberlain, or old Grimm or somebody, said how horrible it was, when they came up at her call, to see a girl holding spring flowers and bending over that--that bloody collapse.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The foreign visitors, especially the mining experts, were in the wildest doubt and excitement, as well as many important Prussian officials, and it soon began to be clear that the scheme for finding the treasure bulked much bigger in the business than people had supposed.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” replied Flambeau.
