used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
in actual fact
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading He was surprised that only one representative should appear for his adversary, and that he should be no less a personage than the Colonel of the regiment.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after five o’clock the Duca di Casalmaggiore sent in his card to Monsieur de Maurienne.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was surprised that only one representative should appear for his adversary, and that he should be no less a personage than the Colonel of the regiment.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He had expected a couple of officers of Castiglione’s rank, and had asked two of his own friends to hold themselves in readiness if he telephoned for them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Soon after five o’clock the Duca di Casalmaggiore sent in his card to Monsieur de Maurienne.
Casalmaggiore
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From this reading Soon after five o’clock the Duca di Casalmaggiore sent in his card to Monsieur de Maurienne.
Castiglione's
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From this reading He had expected a couple of officers of Castiglione’s rank, and had asked two of his own friends to hold themselves in readiness if he telephoned for them.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
carefully weighed
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading He had expected a couple of officers of Castiglione’s rank, and had asked two of his own friends to hold themselves in readiness if he telephoned for them.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Soon after five o’clock the Duca di Casalmaggiore sent in his card to Monsieur de Maurienne.
desistverbUS /dɪˈsɪst/
choose not to consume
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
di
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From this reading Soon after five o’clock the Duca di Casalmaggiore sent in his card to Monsieur de Maurienne.
diplomatistnoun
an official engaged in international negotiations
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
Duca
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From this reading Soon after five o’clock the Duca di Casalmaggiore sent in his card to Monsieur de Maurienne.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
etchingnounUS /ˈetʃɪŋ/
an impression made from an etched plate
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had expected a couple of officers of Castiglione’s rank, and had asked two of his own friends to hold themselves in readiness if he telephoned for them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Soon after five o’clock the Duca di Casalmaggiore sent in his card to Monsieur de Maurienne.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had expected a couple of officers of Castiglione’s rank, and had asked two of his own friends to hold themselves in readiness if he telephoned for them.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had expected a couple of officers of Castiglione’s rank, and had asked two of his own friends to hold themselves in readiness if he telephoned for them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had expected a couple of officers of Castiglione’s rank, and had asked two of his own friends to hold themselves in readiness if he telephoned for them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after five o’clock the Duca di Casalmaggiore sent in his card to Monsieur de Maurienne.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had expected a couple of officers of Castiglione’s rank, and had asked two of his own friends to hold themselves in readiness if he telephoned for them.
the state of being honored
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had expected a couple of officers of Castiglione’s rank, and had asked two of his own friends to hold themselves in readiness if he telephoned for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soon after five o’clock the Duca di Casalmaggiore sent in his card to Monsieur de Maurienne.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
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 He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
lensnounUS /lenz/
a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He was surprised that only one representative should appear for his adversary, and that he should be no less a personage than the Colonel of the regiment.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
Maurienne
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From this reading Soon after five o’clock the Duca di Casalmaggiore sent in his card to Monsieur de Maurienne.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Soon after five o’clock the Duca di Casalmaggiore sent in his card to Monsieur de Maurienne.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
not any; not one
From this reading He was surprised that only one representative should appear for his adversary, and that he should be no less a personage than the Colonel of the regiment.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Soon after five o’clock the Duca di Casalmaggiore sent in his card to Monsieur de Maurienne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He had expected a couple of officers of Castiglione’s rank, and had asked two of his own friends to hold themselves in readiness if he telephoned for them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was surprised that only one representative should appear for his adversary, and that he should be no less a personage than the Colonel of the regiment.
and nothing more
From this reading He was surprised that only one representative should appear for his adversary, and that he should be no less a personage than the Colonel of the regiment.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had expected a couple of officers of Castiglione’s rank, and had asked two of his own friends to hold themselves in readiness if he telephoned for them.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading He was surprised that only one representative should appear for his adversary, and that he should be no less a personage than the Colonel of the regiment.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He had expected a couple of officers of Castiglione’s rank, and had asked two of his own friends to hold themselves in readiness if he telephoned for them.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading He had expected a couple of officers of Castiglione’s rank, and had asked two of his own friends to hold themselves in readiness if he telephoned for them.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading He was surprised that only one representative should appear for his adversary, and that he should be no less a personage than the Colonel of the regiment.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading He was surprised that only one representative should appear for his adversary, and that he should be no less a personage than the Colonel of the regiment.
Robetta
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From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Soon after five o’clock the Duca di Casalmaggiore sent in his card to Monsieur de Maurienne.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was surprised that only one representative should appear for his adversary, and that he should be no less a personage than the Colonel of the regiment.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after five o’clock the Duca di Casalmaggiore sent in his card to Monsieur de Maurienne.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He was surprised that only one representative should appear for his adversary, and that he should be no less a personage than the Colonel of the regiment.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading He had expected a couple of officers of Castiglione’s rank, and had asked two of his own friends to hold themselves in readiness if he telephoned for them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was surprised that only one representative should appear for his adversary, and that he should be no less a personage than the Colonel of the regiment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after five o’clock the Duca di Casalmaggiore sent in his card to Monsieur de Maurienne.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had expected a couple of officers of Castiglione’s rank, and had asked two of his own friends to hold themselves in readiness if he telephoned for them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He had expected a couple of officers of Castiglione’s rank, and had asked two of his own friends to hold themselves in readiness if he telephoned for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon after five o’clock the Duca di Casalmaggiore sent in his card to Monsieur de Maurienne.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had expected a couple of officers of Castiglione’s rank, and had asked two of his own friends to hold themselves in readiness if he telephoned for them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
precisely as stated
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
someone who visits
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
at the time that
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He received his visitor, whom he knew very well, with that formal courtesy which is considered becoming when an affair of honour is to be discussed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The diplomatist was engaged in examining an etching by Robetta with a huge lens, under a strong light, and was too much interested to desist until the Colonel was actually in the room.
