adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
ADVICEnounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
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 FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Won't you come and take a cup of tea with us in the little salon?" they asked.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Won't you come and take a cup of tea with us in the little salon?" they asked.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
cupnounUS /kʌp/
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "Won't you come and take a cup of tea with us in the little salon?" they asked.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
FRATERNALadjectiveUS /frəˈtɜːrnəl/
of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men
From this reading FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
good-night
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From this reading He rejoined them to say good-night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rejoined them to say good-night.
Henri
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From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
in-lawnounUS /ɪnˈlɔː/
a relative by marriage
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Won't you come and take a cup of tea with us in the little salon?" they asked.
MademoisellenounUS /ˌmædəməˈzel/
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
Montgeron
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From this reading FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
mountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
porte-cocherenoun
a carriage entrance passing through a building to an enclosed courtyard
From this reading FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
rejoinedverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading He rejoined them to say good-night.
residencesnounUS /ˈrezɪdənsɪz/
plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading "Won't you come and take a cup of tea with us in the little salon?" they asked.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading He rejoined them to say good-night.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "Won't you come and take a cup of tea with us in the little salon?" they asked.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "Won't you come and take a cup of tea with us in the little salon?" they asked.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He rejoined them to say good-night.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Won't you come and take a cup of tea with us in the little salon?" they asked.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In fact, Henri had had hardly time to cross the courtyard to mount to his own apartments before his brother- in-law and his sister stopped him at the foot of the steps.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Won't you come and take a cup of tea with us in the little salon?" they asked.
VermontnounUS /vərˈmɑːnt/
a state in New England
From this reading Just as the Swiss opened the outer gate to allow the departure of Mademoiselle de Vermont, the two carriages crossed each other on the threshold.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading FRATERNAL ADVICE Like all residences where the owners receive much company, the Hotel de Montgeron had a double porte-cochere.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Won't you come and take a cup of tea with us in the little salon?" they asked.
Won't
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From this reading "Won't you come and take a cup of tea with us in the little salon?" they asked.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Won't you come and take a cup of tea with us in the little salon?" they asked.
