adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Million arrived, and kept her promise; only three carriages-and-four!
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Mrs. Million arrived, and kept her promise; only three carriages-and-four!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The third carriage bore her groom of the chambers, and three female attendants.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading The third carriage bore her groom of the chambers, and three female attendants.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The third carriage bore her groom of the chambers, and three female attendants.
carriages-and-four
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From this reading Mrs. Million arrived, and kept her promise; only three carriages-and-four!
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading The third carriage bore her groom of the chambers, and three female attendants.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The third carriage bore her groom of the chambers, and three female attendants.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
grantedadjectiveUS /ˈɡræntəd/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading The third carriage bore her groom of the chambers, and three female attendants.
Gusser
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From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
Gussetnoun
a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Million arrived, and kept her promise; only three carriages-and-four!
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Mrs. Million arrived, and kept her promise; only three carriages-and-four!
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
MarquessnounUS /ˈmɑːrkwəs/
nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
MillionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Mrs. Million arrived, and kept her promise; only three carriages-and-four!
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Million arrived, and kept her promise; only three carriages-and-four!
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Million arrived, and kept her promise; only three carriages-and-four!
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Mrs. Million arrived, and kept her promise; only three carriages-and-four!
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
secretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
SlyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The third carriage bore her groom of the chambers, and three female attendants.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mrs. Million arrived, and kept her promise; only three carriages-and-four!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
toad-eater
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, “in better taste.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Million, after having granted the Marquess a private interview in her private apartments, signified her imperial intention of dining in public, which, as she had arrived late, she trusted she might do in her travelling dress.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page.
