aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I sent for all to whom the contradictory instructions had been given, and then requested von Nauheim's presence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Orders I had given had been countermanded, and several arrangements changed.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Orders I had given had been countermanded, and several arrangements changed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Orders I had given had been countermanded, and several arrangements changed.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Orders I had given had been countermanded, and several arrangements changed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
contradictoryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
From this reading I sent for all to whom the contradictory instructions had been given, and then requested von Nauheim's presence.
countermanded
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From this reading Orders I had given had been countermanded, and several arrangements changed.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I sent for all to whom the contradictory instructions had been given, and then requested von Nauheim's presence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Orders I had given had been countermanded, and several arrangements changed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading I sent for all to whom the contradictory instructions had been given, and then requested von Nauheim's presence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
Krugen
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From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
Nauheim
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From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
Nauheim's
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From this reading I sent for all to whom the contradictory instructions had been given, and then requested von Nauheim's presence.
not any; not one
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
on one occasion
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Orders I had given had been countermanded, and several arrangements changed.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I sent for all to whom the contradictory instructions had been given, and then requested von Nauheim's presence.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading I sent for all to whom the contradictory instructions had been given, and then requested von Nauheim's presence.
SCENTnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I sent for all to whom the contradictory instructions had been given, and then requested von Nauheim's presence.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
carry out
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
express in words
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I sent for all to whom the contradictory instructions had been given, and then requested von Nauheim's presence.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
TREACHERYnounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
von
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These things were small in themselves, but as his object was evidently to fight my influence and dispute my authority, I deemed it best to put my foot down at once.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
at the time that
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I sent for all to whom the contradictory instructions had been given, and then requested von Nauheim's presence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SCENT OF TREACHERY When I reached the castle, Captain von Krugen met me with several stories about steps which von Nauheim had taken to contest my authority.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At first he would not come, and then I sent the captain to tell him exactly what I meant to do, and that if he did not come every man and woman in the place would be warned to take no orders from him under pain of instant dismissal.
