Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

later than; following

From this reading When, therefore, the exhausted and trembling girl arrived at the Castle after her flight through the forest, she found no difficulties in the way of her entrance.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The hour was half-past ten, which was not quite so late in the palace as in the cottage, and Hermengarde, when Dorothea was announced, was sitting alone with her son, whom she was trying to interest in a game of draughts.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading When, therefore, the exhausted and trembling girl arrived at the Castle after her flight through the forest, she found no difficulties in the way of her entrance.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The hour was half-past ten, which was not quite so late in the palace as in the cottage, and Hermengarde, when Dorothea was announced, was sitting alone with her son, whom she was trying to interest in a game of draughts.

react verbally

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When, therefore, the exhausted and trembling girl arrived at the Castle after her flight through the forest, she found no difficulties in the way of her entrance.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nevertheless, it was to the Princess she fled from the new complexities which beset her life at the forester’s lodge.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Nevertheless, it was to the Princess she fled from the new complexities which beset her life at the forester’s lodge.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

an occurrence of something

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading When, therefore, the exhausted and trembling girl arrived at the Castle after her flight through the forest, she found no difficulties in the way of her entrance.

plural of “complexity” — the quality of being intricate and compounded

From this reading Nevertheless, it was to the Princess she fled from the new complexities which beset her life at the forester’s lodge.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The hour was half-past ten, which was not quite so late in the palace as in the cottage, and Hermengarde, when Dorothea was announced, was sitting alone with her son, whom she was trying to interest in a game of draughts.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading When, therefore, the exhausted and trembling girl arrived at the Castle after her flight through the forest, she found no difficulties in the way of her entrance.

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From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces

From this reading The hour was half-past ten, which was not quite so late in the palace as in the cottage, and Hermengarde, when Dorothea was announced, was sitting alone with her son, whom she was trying to interest in a game of draughts.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading When, therefore, the exhausted and trembling girl arrived at the Castle after her flight through the forest, she found no difficulties in the way of her entrance.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading When, therefore, the exhausted and trembling girl arrived at the Castle after her flight through the forest, she found no difficulties in the way of her entrance.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Nevertheless, it was to the Princess she fled from the new complexities which beset her life at the forester’s lodge.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading When, therefore, the exhausted and trembling girl arrived at the Castle after her flight through the forest, she found no difficulties in the way of her entrance.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading When, therefore, the exhausted and trembling girl arrived at the Castle after her flight through the forest, she found no difficulties in the way of her entrance.

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From this reading Nevertheless, it was to the Princess she fled from the new complexities which beset her life at the forester’s lodge.

set up or found

From this reading When, therefore, the exhausted and trembling girl arrived at the Castle after her flight through the forest, she found no difficulties in the way of her entrance.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nevertheless, it was to the Princess she fled from the new complexities which beset her life at the forester’s lodge.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The hour was half-past ten, which was not quite so late in the palace as in the cottage, and Hermengarde, when Dorothea was announced, was sitting alone with her son, whom she was trying to interest in a game of draughts.

a young female

From this reading When, therefore, the exhausted and trembling girl arrived at the Castle after her flight through the forest, she found no difficulties in the way of her entrance.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The hour was half-past ten, which was not quite so late in the palace as in the cottage, and Hermengarde, when Dorothea was announced, was sitting alone with her son, whom she was trying to interest in a game of draughts.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The hour was half-past ten, which was not quite so late in the palace as in the cottage, and Hermengarde, when Dorothea was announced, was sitting alone with her son, whom she was trying to interest in a game of draughts.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The hour was half-past ten, which was not quite so late in the palace as in the cottage, and Hermengarde, when Dorothea was announced, was sitting alone with her son, whom she was trying to interest in a game of draughts.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless, it was to the Princess she fled from the new complexities which beset her life at the forester’s lodge.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The hour was half-past ten, which was not quite so late in the palace as in the cottage, and Hermengarde, when Dorothea was announced, was sitting alone with her son, whom she was trying to interest in a game of draughts.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

go away from a place

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Nevertheless, it was to the Princess she fled from the new complexities which beset her life at the forester’s lodge.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Nevertheless, it was to the Princess she fled from the new complexities which beset her life at the forester’s lodge.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, it was to the Princess she fled from the new complexities which beset her life at the forester’s lodge.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Nevertheless, it was to the Princess she fled from the new complexities which beset her life at the forester’s lodge.

not any; not one

From this reading When, therefore, the exhausted and trembling girl arrived at the Castle after her flight through the forest, she found no difficulties in the way of her entrance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The hour was half-past ten, which was not quite so late in the palace as in the cottage, and Hermengarde, when Dorothea was announced, was sitting alone with her son, whom she was trying to interest in a game of draughts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The hour was half-past ten, which was not quite so late in the palace as in the cottage, and Hermengarde, when Dorothea was announced, was sitting alone with her son, whom she was trying to interest in a game of draughts.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

with little or no delay

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The hour was half-past ten, which was not quite so late in the palace as in the cottage, and Hermengarde, when Dorothea was announced, was sitting alone with her son, whom she was trying to interest in a game of draughts.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The hour was half-past ten, which was not quite so late in the palace as in the cottage, and Hermengarde, when Dorothea was announced, was sitting alone with her son, whom she was trying to interest in a game of draughts.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

a male human offspring

From this reading The hour was half-past ten, which was not quite so late in the palace as in the cottage, and Hermengarde, when Dorothea was announced, was sitting alone with her son, whom she was trying to interest in a game of draughts.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The hour was half-past ten, which was not quite so late in the palace as in the cottage, and Hermengarde, when Dorothea was announced, was sitting alone with her son, whom she was trying to interest in a game of draughts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading When, therefore, the exhausted and trembling girl arrived at the Castle after her flight through the forest, she found no difficulties in the way of her entrance.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When, therefore, the exhausted and trembling girl arrived at the Castle after her flight through the forest, she found no difficulties in the way of her entrance.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

a shaky motion

From this reading When, therefore, the exhausted and trembling girl arrived at the Castle after her flight through the forest, she found no difficulties in the way of her entrance.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

hard to endure

From this reading The hour was half-past ten, which was not quite so late in the palace as in the cottage, and Hermengarde, when Dorothea was announced, was sitting alone with her son, whom she was trying to interest in a game of draughts.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Nevertheless, it was to the Princess she fled from the new complexities which beset her life at the forester’s lodge.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When, therefore, the exhausted and trembling girl arrived at the Castle after her flight through the forest, she found no difficulties in the way of her entrance.

at the time that

From this reading Though far from expecting her invitation to be so promptly accepted, Hermengarde had been careful to leave instructions that Dorothea should be admitted to her at any time when she might present herself.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The hour was half-past ten, which was not quite so late in the palace as in the cottage, and Hermengarde, when Dorothea was announced, was sitting alone with her son, whom she was trying to interest in a game of draughts.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading HERMENGARDE DROPS A HINT IF Dorothea had consulted some of those familiar with the Court, as to which of her various friends she would be least wise to trust in, the answer in almost every case would have been--the Princess Hermengarde.