generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading She accepted his hurried apology graciously, however, and passed on with Cyril into his private office.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She accepted his hurried apology graciously, however, and passed on with Cyril into his private office.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading She accepted his hurried apology graciously, however, and passed on with Cyril into his private office.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading “Will your Excellency be pleased to see the Baroness von Hilfenstein?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Will your Excellency be pleased to see the Baroness von Hilfenstein?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading I will go to the carriage to meet her.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Certainly, Paschics.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading She accepted his hurried apology graciously, however, and passed on with Cyril into his private office.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
erredverbUS /erd/
past form of “err” — to make a mistake or be incorrect
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
escortingverbUS /ˈeskɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading “Will your Excellency be pleased to see the Baroness von Hilfenstein?”
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I will go to the carriage to meet her.”
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading She accepted his hurried apology graciously, however, and passed on with Cyril into his private office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I will go to the carriage to meet her.”
Hilfenstein
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From this reading “Will your Excellency be pleased to see the Baroness von Hilfenstein?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She accepted his hurried apology graciously, however, and passed on with Cyril into his private office.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She accepted his hurried apology graciously, however, and passed on with Cyril into his private office.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading She accepted his hurried apology graciously, however, and passed on with Cyril into his private office.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will go to the carriage to meet her.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She accepted his hurried apology graciously, however, and passed on with Cyril into his private office.
come together
From this reading I will go to the carriage to meet her.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She accepted his hurried apology graciously, however, and passed on with Cyril into his private office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She accepted his hurried apology graciously, however, and passed on with Cyril into his private office.
Paschics
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From this reading “Certainly, Paschics.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She accepted his hurried apology graciously, however, and passed on with Cyril into his private office.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading “Will your Excellency be pleased to see the Baroness von Hilfenstein?”
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading She accepted his hurried apology graciously, however, and passed on with Cyril into his private office.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Will your Excellency be pleased to see the Baroness von Hilfenstein?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She accepted his hurried apology graciously, however, and passed on with Cyril into his private office.
having a supporting base
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Will your Excellency be pleased to see the Baroness von Hilfenstein?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Will your Excellency be pleased to see the Baroness von Hilfenstein?”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
von
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From this reading “Will your Excellency be pleased to see the Baroness von Hilfenstein?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
which person or people
From this reading But the Baroness was already standing in the hall, to the discomfiture of Paschics, who felt that he had erred in not escorting her up the steps.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Will your Excellency be pleased to see the Baroness von Hilfenstein?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading She accepted his hurried apology graciously, however, and passed on with Cyril into his private office.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Will your Excellency be pleased to see the Baroness von Hilfenstein?”
