used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading He sat down, and for some moments scrutinised the countenance of his royal ally.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Striving to command her secret thoughts, the Princess, with a nod, dismissed her henchman Karl, and turned an inquiring look upon the old Count.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
any thing at all
From this reading But it was in vain that he sought to read anything in that stern and composed face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Interpreting this as an invitation, the Count, who was unable to wholly hide his consternation, returned slowly to his chair.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
bombshellnounUS /ˈbɑːmʃel/
an entertainer who has a sensational effect
From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was in vain that he sought to read anything in that stern and composed face.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Interpreting this as an invitation, the Count, who was unable to wholly hide his consternation, returned slowly to his chair.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Striving to command her secret thoughts, the Princess, with a nod, dismissed her henchman Karl, and turned an inquiring look upon the old Count.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading But it was in vain that he sought to read anything in that stern and composed face.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Interpreting this as an invitation, the Count, who was unable to wholly hide his consternation, returned slowly to his chair.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Striving to command her secret thoughts, the Princess, with a nod, dismissed her henchman Karl, and turned an inquiring look upon the old Count.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He sat down, and for some moments scrutinised the countenance of his royal ally.
the act of departing
From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Striving to command her secret thoughts, the Princess, with a nod, dismissed her henchman Karl, and turned an inquiring look upon the old Count.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He sat down, and for some moments scrutinised the countenance of his royal ally.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But it was in vain that he sought to read anything in that stern and composed face.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He sat down, and for some moments scrutinised the countenance of his royal ally.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat down, and for some moments scrutinised the countenance of his royal ally.
henchmannounUS /ˈhentʃmən/
someone who assists in a plot
From this reading Striving to command her secret thoughts, the Princess, with a nod, dismissed her henchman Karl, and turned an inquiring look upon the old Count.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Striving to command her secret thoughts, the Princess, with a nod, dismissed her henchman Karl, and turned an inquiring look upon the old Count.
Hermengarde
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From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
HERRnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Interpreting this as an invitation, the Count, who was unable to wholly hide his consternation, returned slowly to his chair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Interpreting this as an invitation, the Count, who was unable to wholly hide his consternation, returned slowly to his chair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it was in vain that he sought to read anything in that stern and composed face.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading Striving to command her secret thoughts, the Princess, with a nod, dismissed her henchman Karl, and turned an inquiring look upon the old Count.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
InterpretingnounUS /ˈɪntərpretɪŋ/
an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
From this reading Interpreting this as an invitation, the Count, who was unable to wholly hide his consternation, returned slowly to his chair.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Interpreting this as an invitation, the Count, who was unable to wholly hide his consternation, returned slowly to his chair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was in vain that he sought to read anything in that stern and composed face.
Karl
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From this reading Striving to command her secret thoughts, the Princess, with a nod, dismissed her henchman Karl, and turned an inquiring look upon the old Count.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Striving to command her secret thoughts, the Princess, with a nod, dismissed her henchman Karl, and turned an inquiring look upon the old Count.
Maximilian's
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From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He sat down, and for some moments scrutinised the countenance of his royal ally.
MORITZ'S
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From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
of an obscure nature
From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading Striving to command her secret thoughts, the Princess, with a nod, dismissed her henchman Karl, and turned an inquiring look upon the old Count.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Striving to command her secret thoughts, the Princess, with a nod, dismissed her henchman Karl, and turned an inquiring look upon the old Count.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But it was in vain that he sought to read anything in that stern and composed face.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Interpreting this as an invitation, the Count, who was unable to wholly hide his consternation, returned slowly to his chair.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading He sat down, and for some moments scrutinised the countenance of his royal ally.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat down, and for some moments scrutinised the countenance of his royal ally.
scrutinised
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From this reading He sat down, and for some moments scrutinised the countenance of his royal ally.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Striving to command her secret thoughts, the Princess, with a nod, dismissed her henchman Karl, and turned an inquiring look upon the old Count.
Sigismark
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From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Interpreting this as an invitation, the Count, who was unable to wholly hide his consternation, returned slowly to his chair.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He sat down, and for some moments scrutinised the countenance of his royal ally.
that is looked for
From this reading But it was in vain that he sought to read anything in that stern and composed face.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading But it was in vain that he sought to read anything in that stern and composed face.
StrivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Striving to command her secret thoughts, the Princess, with a nod, dismissed her henchman Karl, and turned an inquiring look upon the old Count.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was in vain that he sought to read anything in that stern and composed face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Interpreting this as an invitation, the Count, who was unable to wholly hide his consternation, returned slowly to his chair.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Striving to command her secret thoughts, the Princess, with a nod, dismissed her henchman Karl, and turned an inquiring look upon the old Count.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Striving to command her secret thoughts, the Princess, with a nod, dismissed her henchman Karl, and turned an inquiring look upon the old Count.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Striving to command her secret thoughts, the Princess, with a nod, dismissed her henchman Karl, and turned an inquiring look upon the old Count.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Interpreting this as an invitation, the Count, who was unable to wholly hide his consternation, returned slowly to his chair.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading But it was in vain that he sought to read anything in that stern and composed face.
Von
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From this reading HERR MORITZ’S PLAN THE intelligence of Maximilian’s mysterious departure had fallen like a bombshell upon the conference between the Princess Hermengarde and Von Sigismark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Interpreting this as an invitation, the Count, who was unable to wholly hide his consternation, returned slowly to his chair.
which person or people
From this reading Interpreting this as an invitation, the Count, who was unable to wholly hide his consternation, returned slowly to his chair.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Interpreting this as an invitation, the Count, who was unable to wholly hide his consternation, returned slowly to his chair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Striving to command her secret thoughts, the Princess, with a nod, dismissed her henchman Karl, and turned an inquiring look upon the old Count.
