used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My hasty exclamation that I could help him to his revenge had been exceedingly foolish, and I was at a loss to know how far I could trust him to keep any secret.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading My hasty exclamation that I could help him to his revenge had been exceedingly foolish, and I was at a loss to know how far I could trust him to keep any secret.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PRAGA'S STORY My thoughts as I walked with my devil-may-care companion to his rooms were busy enough.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My hasty exclamation that I could help him to his revenge had been exceedingly foolish, and I was at a loss to know how far I could trust him to keep any secret.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My hasty exclamation that I could help him to his revenge had been exceedingly foolish, and I was at a loss to know how far I could trust him to keep any secret.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I noticed, too, that he was far better dressed than I had ever seen him in Frankfort.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading PRAGA'S STORY My thoughts as I walked with my devil-may-care companion to his rooms were busy enough.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He took me to his rooms, and very comfortable quarters they were.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading PRAGA'S STORY My thoughts as I walked with my devil-may-care companion to his rooms were busy enough.
compromisingadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
devil-may-careadjective
cheerfully irresponsible
From this reading PRAGA'S STORY My thoughts as I walked with my devil-may-care companion to his rooms were busy enough.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading I noticed, too, that he was far better dressed than I had ever seen him in Frankfort.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading PRAGA'S STORY My thoughts as I walked with my devil-may-care companion to his rooms were busy enough.
at any time
From this reading I noticed, too, that he was far better dressed than I had ever seen him in Frankfort.
to an extreme degree
From this reading My hasty exclamation that I could help him to his revenge had been exceedingly foolish, and I was at a loss to know how far I could trust him to keep any secret.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading My hasty exclamation that I could help him to his revenge had been exceedingly foolish, and I was at a loss to know how far I could trust him to keep any secret.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading My hasty exclamation that I could help him to his revenge had been exceedingly foolish, and I was at a loss to know how far I could trust him to keep any secret.
FischernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
German chemist noted for his synthesis of hemin (1881-1945)
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading My hasty exclamation that I could help him to his revenge had been exceedingly foolish, and I was at a loss to know how far I could trust him to keep any secret.
FrankfortnounUS /ˈfræŋkfərt/
the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky
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come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
Gramberg
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From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My hasty exclamation that I could help him to his revenge had been exceedingly foolish, and I was at a loss to know how far I could trust him to keep any secret.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading My hasty exclamation that I could help him to his revenge had been exceedingly foolish, and I was at a loss to know how far I could trust him to keep any secret.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
Heinrich
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From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading My hasty exclamation that I could help him to his revenge had been exceedingly foolish, and I was at a loss to know how far I could trust him to keep any secret.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PRAGA'S STORY My thoughts as I walked with my devil-may-care companion to his rooms were busy enough.
How
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From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PRAGA'S STORY My thoughts as I walked with my devil-may-care companion to his rooms were busy enough.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I noticed, too, that he was far better dressed than I had ever seen him in Frankfort.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading My hasty exclamation that I could help him to his revenge had been exceedingly foolish, and I was at a loss to know how far I could trust him to keep any secret.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading My hasty exclamation that I could help him to his revenge had been exceedingly foolish, and I was at a loss to know how far I could trust him to keep any secret.
for more time
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
something that is lost
From this reading My hasty exclamation that I could help him to his revenge had been exceedingly foolish, and I was at a loss to know how far I could trust him to keep any secret.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He took me to his rooms, and very comfortable quarters they were.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading PRAGA'S STORY My thoughts as I walked with my devil-may-care companion to his rooms were busy enough.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
not any; not one
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
being perceived or observed
From this reading I noticed, too, that he was far better dressed than I had ever seen him in Frankfort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
PRAGA'S
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a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
housing available for people to live in
From this reading He took me to his rooms, and very comfortable quarters they were.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading My hasty exclamation that I could help him to his revenge had been exceedingly foolish, and I was at a loss to know how far I could trust him to keep any secret.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading PRAGA'S STORY My thoughts as I walked with my devil-may-care companion to his rooms were busy enough.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading My hasty exclamation that I could help him to his revenge had been exceedingly foolish, and I was at a loss to know how far I could trust him to keep any secret.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I noticed, too, that he was far better dressed than I had ever seen him in Frankfort.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
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 PRAGA'S STORY My thoughts as I walked with my devil-may-care companion to his rooms were busy enough.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I noticed, too, that he was far better dressed than I had ever seen him in Frankfort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took me to his rooms, and very comfortable quarters they were.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading PRAGA'S STORY My thoughts as I walked with my devil-may-care companion to his rooms were busy enough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRAGA'S STORY My thoughts as I walked with my devil-may-care companion to his rooms were busy enough.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I noticed, too, that he was far better dressed than I had ever seen him in Frankfort.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took me to his rooms, and very comfortable quarters they were.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading My hasty exclamation that I could help him to his revenge had been exceedingly foolish, and I was at a loss to know how far I could trust him to keep any secret.
precisely as stated
From this reading He took me to his rooms, and very comfortable quarters they were.
von
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From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading PRAGA'S STORY My thoughts as I walked with my devil-may-care companion to his rooms were busy enough.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PRAGA'S STORY My thoughts as I walked with my devil-may-care companion to his rooms were busy enough.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
in the company of; together with
From this reading PRAGA'S STORY My thoughts as I walked with my devil-may-care companion to his rooms were busy enough.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading How could I get out of him what he knew without compromising myself, and how explain that I was no longer Heinrich Fischer, the actor, but the Prince von Gramberg, without starting his suspicions?
