adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The castle is a strong one, and I mean to make it stronger.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air is good and so is the wine, and I am sure that you will find the duties pleasant.
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 “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The air is good and so is the wine, and I am sure that you will find the duties pleasant.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The castle is a strong one, and I mean to make it stronger.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Well, MacIntosh,” Hector said as he entered the cabaret, “have you made up your mind?
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
cabaretnounUS /ˌkæbərˈeɪ/
a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink
From this reading “Well, MacIntosh,” Hector said as he entered the cabaret, “have you made up your mind?
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It will be pleasant for you to have two of your old friends with whom you can talk over past times.”
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The castle is a strong one, and I mean to make it stronger.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The air is good and so is the wine, and I am sure that you will find the duties pleasant.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “Well, MacIntosh,” Hector said as he entered the cabaret, “have you made up your mind?
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The air is good and so is the wine, and I am sure that you will find the duties pleasant.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It will be pleasant for you to have two of your old friends with whom you can talk over past times.”
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It will be pleasant for you to have two of your old friends with whom you can talk over past times.”
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The air is good and so is the wine, and I am sure that you will find the duties pleasant.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Well, MacIntosh,” Hector said as he entered the cabaret, “have you made up your mind?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well, MacIntosh,” Hector said as he entered the cabaret, “have you made up your mind?
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading “Well, MacIntosh,” Hector said as he entered the cabaret, “have you made up your mind?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The castle is a strong one, and I mean to make it stronger.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The castle is a strong one, and I mean to make it stronger.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The castle is a strong one, and I mean to make it stronger.
MacIntoshnounUS /ˈmækəntɔːʃ/
a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric
From this reading “Well, MacIntosh,” Hector said as he entered the cabaret, “have you made up your mind?
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Well, MacIntosh,” Hector said as he entered the cabaret, “have you made up your mind?
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The castle is a strong one, and I mean to make it stronger.
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 “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The castle is a strong one, and I mean to make it stronger.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Well, MacIntosh,” Hector said as he entered the cabaret, “have you made up your mind?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The castle is a strong one, and I mean to make it stronger.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It will be pleasant for you to have two of your old friends with whom you can talk over past times.”
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It will be pleasant for you to have two of your old friends with whom you can talk over past times.”
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The air is good and so is the wine, and I am sure that you will find the duties pleasant.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well, MacIntosh,” Hector said as he entered the cabaret, “have you made up your mind?
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
sergeantsnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənts/
plural of “sergeant” — any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The air is good and so is the wine, and I am sure that you will find the duties pleasant.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The castle is a strong one, and I mean to make it stronger.
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The castle is a strong one, and I mean to make it stronger.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The air is good and so is the wine, and I am sure that you will find the duties pleasant.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It will be pleasant for you to have two of your old friends with whom you can talk over past times.”
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The air is good and so is the wine, and I am sure that you will find the duties pleasant.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well, MacIntosh,” Hector said as he entered the cabaret, “have you made up your mind?
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It will be pleasant for you to have two of your old friends with whom you can talk over past times.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The castle is a strong one, and I mean to make it stronger.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It will be pleasant for you to have two of your old friends with whom you can talk over past times.”
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Well, MacIntosh,” Hector said as he entered the cabaret, “have you made up your mind?
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 “Well, MacIntosh,” Hector said as he entered the cabaret, “have you made up your mind?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It will be pleasant for you to have two of your old friends with whom you can talk over past times.”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The air is good and so is the wine, and I am sure that you will find the duties pleasant.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The air is good and so is the wine, and I am sure that you will find the duties pleasant.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “If you go I think it would be as well that you should take a couple of your old comrades--you said there were many of them in Paris--with you, to act as your sergeants, drill the tenants, and see that all goes on in order.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, MacIntosh,” Hector said as he entered the cabaret, “have you made up your mind?
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, MacIntosh,” Hector said as he entered the cabaret, “have you made up your mind?
