used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FALSE POSITION Chancellor Rollmar had that night much food for cogitation and scheming.
a cherished desire
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That he had been shrewdly tricked was an idea which an interview with his son did not dispel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FALSE POSITION Chancellor Rollmar had that night much food for cogitation and scheming.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
Baron'snounUS /ˈbærənz/
possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Udo was sulky and inclined to be defiant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That he had been shrewdly tricked was an idea which an interview with his son did not dispel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading A FALSE POSITION Chancellor Rollmar had that night much food for cogitation and scheming.
cogitationnounUS /ˌkɑːdʒɪˈteɪʃən/
a carefully considered thought about something
From this reading A FALSE POSITION Chancellor Rollmar had that night much food for cogitation and scheming.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading Udo was sulky and inclined to be defiant.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That he had been shrewdly tricked was an idea which an interview with his son did not dispel.
dispelverbUS /dɪˈspel/
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading That he had been shrewdly tricked was an idea which an interview with his son did not dispel.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading A FALSE POSITION Chancellor Rollmar had that night much food for cogitation and scheming.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading A FALSE POSITION Chancellor Rollmar had that night much food for cogitation and scheming.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FALSE POSITION Chancellor Rollmar had that night much food for cogitation and scheming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A FALSE POSITION Chancellor Rollmar had that night much food for cogitation and scheming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he had been shrewdly tricked was an idea which an interview with his son did not dispel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That he had been shrewdly tricked was an idea which an interview with his son did not dispel.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That he had been shrewdly tricked was an idea which an interview with his son did not dispel.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Udo was sulky and inclined to be defiant.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading That he had been shrewdly tricked was an idea which an interview with his son did not dispel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He did not see why he might not be a sufficiently suitable match for the Princess.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He did not see why he might not be a sufficiently suitable match for the Princess.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A FALSE POSITION Chancellor Rollmar had that night much food for cogitation and scheming.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A FALSE POSITION Chancellor Rollmar had that night much food for cogitation and scheming.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That he had been shrewdly tricked was an idea which an interview with his son did not dispel.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A FALSE POSITION Chancellor Rollmar had that night much food for cogitation and scheming.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading He did not see why he might not be a sufficiently suitable match for the Princess.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
Rollmar
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From this reading A FALSE POSITION Chancellor Rollmar had that night much food for cogitation and scheming.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
schemingadjectiveUS /ˈskiːmɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading A FALSE POSITION Chancellor Rollmar had that night much food for cogitation and scheming.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He did not see why he might not be a sufficiently suitable match for the Princess.
shrewdlyadverbUS /ˈʃruːdli/
in a shrewd manner
From this reading That he had been shrewdly tricked was an idea which an interview with his son did not dispel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
a male human offspring
From this reading That he had been shrewdly tricked was an idea which an interview with his son did not dispel.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading He did not see why he might not be a sufficiently suitable match for the Princess.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He did not see why he might not be a sufficiently suitable match for the Princess.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading Udo was sulky and inclined to be defiant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FALSE POSITION Chancellor Rollmar had that night much food for cogitation and scheming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He did not see why he might not be a sufficiently suitable match for the Princess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Udo was sulky and inclined to be defiant.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
trickedverbUS /trɪkt/
past form of “trick” — deceive somebody
From this reading That he had been shrewdly tricked was an idea which an interview with his son did not dispel.
Udo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Udo was sulky and inclined to be defiant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That he had been shrewdly tricked was an idea which an interview with his son did not dispel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That he had been shrewdly tricked was an idea which an interview with his son did not dispel.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He did not see why he might not be a sufficiently suitable match for the Princess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That he had been shrewdly tricked was an idea which an interview with his son did not dispel.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The notion was attractive enough to the Baron’s ambition, but his knowledge of the world and politics told him that it was practically out of the question, and he said so.
