used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Perhaps he hoped--of course he did--that chance might give him a glimpse of that provoking beauty, Princess Ruperta.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The fascination was intensified by the strange situation in which he had met her.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Perhaps he hoped--of course he did--that chance might give him a glimpse of that provoking beauty, Princess Ruperta.
CHAPELnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Perhaps he hoped--of course he did--that chance might give him a glimpse of that provoking beauty, Princess Ruperta.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Perhaps he hoped--of course he did--that chance might give him a glimpse of that provoking beauty, Princess Ruperta.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading The fascination was intensified by the strange situation in which he had met her.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Perhaps he hoped--of course he did--that chance might give him a glimpse of that provoking beauty, Princess Ruperta.
a quick look
From this reading Perhaps he hoped--of course he did--that chance might give him a glimpse of that provoking beauty, Princess Ruperta.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fascination was intensified by the strange situation in which he had met her.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps he hoped--of course he did--that chance might give him a glimpse of that provoking beauty, Princess Ruperta.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The fascination was intensified by the strange situation in which he had met her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps he hoped--of course he did--that chance might give him a glimpse of that provoking beauty, Princess Ruperta.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Perhaps he hoped--of course he did--that chance might give him a glimpse of that provoking beauty, Princess Ruperta.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
intensifiedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtensəfaɪd/
made more intense
From this reading The fascination was intensified by the strange situation in which he had met her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
Ludovic's
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From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
engage in
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The fascination was intensified by the strange situation in which he had met her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps he hoped--of course he did--that chance might give him a glimpse of that provoking beauty, Princess Ruperta.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
not any; not one
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he hoped--of course he did--that chance might give him a glimpse of that provoking beauty, Princess Ruperta.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Perhaps he hoped--of course he did--that chance might give him a glimpse of that provoking beauty, Princess Ruperta.
promptingnounUS /ˈprɑːmptɪŋ/
persuasion formulated as a suggestion
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
provokingadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading Perhaps he hoped--of course he did--that chance might give him a glimpse of that provoking beauty, Princess Ruperta.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
Ruperta
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From this reading Perhaps he hoped--of course he did--that chance might give him a glimpse of that provoking beauty, Princess Ruperta.
cut with a saw
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The fascination was intensified by the strange situation in which he had met her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So!
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The fascination was intensified by the strange situation in which he had met her.
stratumnounUS /ˈstrætəm/
one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
precisely as stated
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE ROYAL CHAPEL It was in obedience to a very natural prompting that in his walks about the city Ludovic’s feet should be inevitably turned in the direction of the palace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fascination was intensified by the strange situation in which he had met her.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For it showed an underlying stratum of a far different and warmer nature beneath the hard, frozen surface that the world saw and noted, and, try as it would, could make no impression upon.
