adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
abackadverbUS /əˈbæk/
having the wind against the forward side of the sails
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
AccordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, he bid me don my patent leather boots, and was horrified to find that I wanted to put on gloves of peau de chamois.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Consequently, I was to attend my first ball.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Consequently, I was to attend my first ball.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
bidverbUS /bɪd/
propose a payment
From this reading Accordingly, he bid me don my patent leather boots, and was horrified to find that I wanted to put on gloves of peau de chamois.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Accordingly, he bid me don my patent leather boots, and was horrified to find that I wanted to put on gloves of peau de chamois.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
chamoisnoun
a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin
From this reading Accordingly, he bid me don my patent leather boots, and was horrified to find that I wanted to put on gloves of peau de chamois.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently, I was to attend my first ball.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Accordingly, he bid me don my patent leather boots, and was horrified to find that I wanted to put on gloves of peau de chamois.
donnounUS /dɑːn/
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Accordingly, he bid me don my patent leather boots, and was horrified to find that I wanted to put on gloves of peau de chamois.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Accordingly, he bid me don my patent leather boots, and was horrified to find that I wanted to put on gloves of peau de chamois.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Consequently, I was to attend my first ball.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Accordingly, he bid me don my patent leather boots, and was horrified to find that I wanted to put on gloves of peau de chamois.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading Accordingly, he bid me don my patent leather boots, and was horrified to find that I wanted to put on gloves of peau de chamois.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Consequently, I was to attend my first ball.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
Kornakoff's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading Accordingly, he bid me don my patent leather boots, and was horrified to find that I wanted to put on gloves of peau de chamois.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Consequently, I was to attend my first ball.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
outrightadverbUS /ˈaʊˈtraɪt/
without restrictions or stipulations or further payments
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading Accordingly, he bid me don my patent leather boots, and was horrified to find that I wanted to put on gloves of peau de chamois.
peau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Accordingly, he bid me don my patent leather boots, and was horrified to find that I wanted to put on gloves of peau de chamois.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading In my opinion (it must be understood) solicitude about one’s dress was a shameful thing, and should be kept under, but he seemed to think it a thing so natural and necessary that he said outright that he was afraid I should be put out of countenance on that score.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Accordingly, he bid me don my patent leather boots, and was horrified to find that I wanted to put on gloves of peau de chamois.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Nevertheless, a reception was to be given that winter at the Princess Kornakoff’s, and to it she sent us personal invitations--to myself among the rest!
Woloda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before starting, Woloda came into my room to see how I was dressing myself--an act on his part which greatly surprised me and took me aback.
