adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some conversation he remarked that his father and mother were at home.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After some conversation he remarked that his father and mother were at home.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After some conversation he remarked that his father and mother were at home.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading A few minutes later he reappeared in his University uniform, buttoned up to the chin, and we went downstairs together.
chinnounUS /tʃɪn/
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading A few minutes later he reappeared in his University uniform, buttoned up to the chin, and we went downstairs together.
chintz-covered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading After some conversation he remarked that his father and mother were at home.
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading A few minutes later he reappeared in his University uniform, buttoned up to the chin, and we went downstairs together.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After some conversation he remarked that his father and mother were at home.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes later he reappeared in his University uniform, buttoned up to the chin, and we went downstairs together.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
frockcoat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After some conversation he remarked that his father and mother were at home.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After some conversation he remarked that his father and mother were at home.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After some conversation he remarked that his father and mother were at home.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Would I not like to visit them too?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few minutes later he reappeared in his University uniform, buttoned up to the chin, and we went downstairs together.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Would I not like to visit them too?
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
marblenounUS /ˈmɑːrbəl/
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes later he reappeared in his University uniform, buttoned up to the chin, and we went downstairs together.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading After some conversation he remarked that his father and mother were at home.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Would I not like to visit them too?
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading A few minutes later he reappeared in his University uniform, buttoned up to the chin, and we went downstairs together.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading After some conversation he remarked that his father and mother were at home.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
settees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After some conversation he remarked that his father and mother were at home.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After some conversation he remarked that his father and mother were at home.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Would I not like to visit them too?
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Would I not like to visit them too?
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A few minutes later he reappeared in his University uniform, buttoned up to the chin, and we went downstairs together.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Would I not like to visit them too?
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading A few minutes later he reappeared in his University uniform, buttoned up to the chin, and we went downstairs together.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading A few minutes later he reappeared in his University uniform, buttoned up to the chin, and we went downstairs together.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A few minutes later he reappeared in his University uniform, buttoned up to the chin, and we went downstairs together.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Would I not like to visit them too?
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A few minutes later he reappeared in his University uniform, buttoned up to the chin, and we went downstairs together.
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 “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A few minutes later he reappeared in his University uniform, buttoned up to the chin, and we went downstairs together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After some conversation he remarked that his father and mother were at home.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “First I will go and dress myself,” he added as he departed to another room, notwithstanding that he had seemed to be perfectly well dressed (in a new frockcoat and white waistcoat) in the present one.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The reception rooms through which we passed were lofty and of great size, and seemed to be richly furnished with marble and gilt ornaments, chintz-covered settees, and a number of mirrors.
Wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would I not like to visit them too?
