Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
acknowledged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He acknowledged the extreme kindness which had been shown him by the banker’s family, in which he had been received as a son, and where, besides, his warmest affections had found an object on which to centre in Mademoiselle Danglars.
admirably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
affections
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He acknowledged the extreme kindness which had been shown him by the banker’s family, in which he had been received as a son, and where, besides, his warmest affections had found an object on which to centre in Mademoiselle Danglars.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
alliance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
Andrea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
anger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
anxieties
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He acknowledged the extreme kindness which had been shown him by the banker’s family, in which he had been received as a son, and where, besides, his warmest affections had found an object on which to centre in Mademoiselle Danglars.
aside
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
attention
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
banker's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He acknowledged the extreme kindness which had been shown him by the banker’s family, in which he had been received as a son, and where, besides, his warmest affections had found an object on which to centre in Mademoiselle Danglars.
bow-window
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would not, however, yield immediately to the young man’s request, but made a few conscientious objections.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He acknowledged the extreme kindness which had been shown him by the banker’s family, in which he had been received as a son, and where, besides, his warmest affections had found an object on which to centre in Mademoiselle Danglars.
came
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
cares
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
Cavalcanti
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
centre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He acknowledged the extreme kindness which had been shown him by the banker’s family, in which he had been received as a son, and where, besides, his warmest affections had found an object on which to centre in Mademoiselle Danglars.
Chaussée
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
conscientious
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not, however, yield immediately to the young man’s request, but made a few conscientious objections.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrtjɑːrd/
an open area surrounded by the walls of a building
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
curled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
d'Antin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
Danglars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
days
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
de
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
declaration
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
departure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
drewnounUS /drew/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
entered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
evening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
expected
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
extreme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He acknowledged the extreme kindness which had been shown him by the banker’s family, in which he had been received as a son, and where, besides, his warmest affections had found an object on which to centre in Mademoiselle Danglars.
eyes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
family
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He acknowledged the extreme kindness which had been shown him by the banker’s family, in which he had been received as a son, and where, besides, his warmest affections had found an object on which to centre in Mademoiselle Danglars.
father's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
feelings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
few
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not, however, yield immediately to the young man’s request, but made a few conscientious objections.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪd/
prepared and equipped for a particular purpose
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He acknowledged the extreme kindness which had been shown him by the banker’s family, in which he had been received as a son, and where, besides, his warmest affections had found an object on which to centre in Mademoiselle Danglars.
glistened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
gloves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
hair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He would not, however, yield immediately to the young man’s request, but made a few conscientious objections.
immediately
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not, however, yield immediately to the young man’s request, but made a few conscientious objections.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
kindness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He acknowledged the extreme kindness which had been shown him by the banker’s family, in which he had been received as a son, and where, besides, his warmest affections had found an object on which to centre in Mademoiselle Danglars.
la
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
listened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
listening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
lowered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
M
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not, however, yield immediately to the young man’s request, but made a few conscientious objections.
Mademoiselle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He acknowledged the extreme kindness which had been shown him by the banker’s family, in which he had been received as a son, and where, besides, his warmest affections had found an object on which to centre in Mademoiselle Danglars.
man's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not, however, yield immediately to the young man’s request, but made a few conscientious objections.
minutes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
Morcerf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
most
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
moustaches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
much
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
noble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
object
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He acknowledged the extreme kindness which had been shown him by the banker’s family, in which he had been received as a son, and where, besides, his warmest affections had found an object on which to centre in Mademoiselle Danglars.
objections
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not, however, yield immediately to the young man’s request, but made a few conscientious objections.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
ordernounUS /order/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
perfect
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
preamble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
profound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
projected
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
received
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He acknowledged the extreme kindness which had been shown him by the banker’s family, in which he had been received as a son, and where, besides, his warmest affections had found an object on which to centre in Mademoiselle Danglars.
recess
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
rejection
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
related
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
request
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not, however, yield immediately to the young man’s request, but made a few conscientious objections.
Rue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
shame
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
shown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He acknowledged the extreme kindness which had been shown him by the banker’s family, in which he had been received as a son, and where, besides, his warmest affections had found an object on which to centre in Mademoiselle Danglars.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
son
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He acknowledged the extreme kindness which had been shown him by the banker’s family, in which he had been received as a son, and where, besides, his warmest affections had found an object on which to centre in Mademoiselle Danglars.
ten
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
three
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had not been more than ten minutes in the drawing-room before he drew Danglars aside into the recess of a bow-window, and, after an ingenious preamble, related to him all his anxieties and cares since his noble father’s departure.
two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
warmest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He acknowledged the extreme kindness which had been shown him by the banker’s family, in which he had been received as a son, and where, besides, his warmest affections had found an object on which to centre in Mademoiselle Danglars.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Danglars listened with the most profound attention; he had expected this declaration for the last two or three days, and when at last it came his eyes glistened as much as they had lowered on listening to Morcerf.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He acknowledged the extreme kindness which had been shown him by the banker’s family, in which he had been received as a son, and where, besides, his warmest affections had found an object on which to centre in Mademoiselle Danglars.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
white
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The evening of the day on which the Count of Morcerf had left Danglars’ house with feelings of shame and anger at the rejection of the projected alliance, M. Andrea Cavalcanti, with curled hair, moustaches in perfect order, and white gloves which fitted admirably, had entered the courtyard of the banker’s house in Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would not, however, yield immediately to the young man’s request, but made a few conscientious objections.
yield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not, however, yield immediately to the young man’s request, but made a few conscientious objections.
young
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would not, however, yield immediately to the young man’s request, but made a few conscientious objections.
