used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
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 She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading MARK DANE When Olga announced the name of her visitor, the Princess rose to leave the room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When she departed Olga looked inquiringly at Ware.
behavingverbUS /bɪˈheɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
DANEnounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading MARK DANE When Olga announced the name of her visitor, the Princess rose to leave the room.
a female human offspring
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
well in the past; former
From this reading When she departed Olga looked inquiringly at Ware.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
a social unit living together
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He swiftly interpreted her look.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MARK DANE When Olga announced the name of her visitor, the Princess rose to leave the room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall stop," he said promptly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading When she departed Olga looked inquiringly at Ware.
interpretedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətəd/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He swiftly interpreted her look.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
conformity or harmony
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
go away from a place
From this reading MARK DANE When Olga announced the name of her visitor, the Princess rose to leave the room.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He swiftly interpreted her look.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When she departed Olga looked inquiringly at Ware.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading MARK DANE When Olga announced the name of her visitor, the Princess rose to leave the room.
come together
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading MARK DANE When Olga announced the name of her visitor, the Princess rose to leave the room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARK DANE When Olga announced the name of her visitor, the Princess rose to leave the room.
Olga
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From this reading MARK DANE When Olga announced the name of her visitor, the Princess rose to leave the room.
a human being
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading MARK DANE When Olga announced the name of her visitor, the Princess rose to leave the room.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading "I shall stop," he said promptly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading MARK DANE When Olga announced the name of her visitor, the Princess rose to leave the room.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading MARK DANE When Olga announced the name of her visitor, the Princess rose to leave the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I shall stop," he said promptly.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall stop," he said promptly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "I shall stop," he said promptly.
in a swift manner
From this reading He swiftly interpreted her look.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARK DANE When Olga announced the name of her visitor, the Princess rose to leave the room.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARK DANE When Olga announced the name of her visitor, the Princess rose to leave the room.
someone who visits
From this reading MARK DANE When Olga announced the name of her visitor, the Princess rose to leave the room.
WarenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading When she departed Olga looked inquiringly at Ware.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
at the time that
From this reading MARK DANE When Olga announced the name of her visitor, the Princess rose to leave the room.
which person or people
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading She explained that she did not think it was in keeping with the dignity of her position to meet every shady person who called, and added that her daughter was not behaving in a way worthy of her name and princely family.
