used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
on or to one side
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
courtlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrtli/
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
a female human offspring
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading The measure which Rollmar was, with his usual dogged persistence, forcing upon his sovereign was more than strong.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
Duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading It was startling, and indeed, from the Duke’s point of view, heroic.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading The measure which Rollmar was, with his usual dogged persistence, forcing upon his sovereign was more than strong.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was startling, and indeed, from the Duke’s point of view, heroic.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading It was startling, and indeed, from the Duke’s point of view, heroic.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was startling, and indeed, from the Duke’s point of view, heroic.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
conformity or harmony
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
Ludwig
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From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The measure which Rollmar was, with his usual dogged persistence, forcing upon his sovereign was more than strong.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading The measure which Rollmar was, with his usual dogged persistence, forcing upon his sovereign was more than strong.
a human being
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was startling, and indeed, from the Duke’s point of view, heroic.
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
preamblenounUS /priˈæmbəl/
a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
Rollmar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The measure which Rollmar was, with his usual dogged persistence, forcing upon his sovereign was more than strong.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading The measure which Rollmar was, with his usual dogged persistence, forcing upon his sovereign was more than strong.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading It was startling, and indeed, from the Duke’s point of view, heroic.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The measure which Rollmar was, with his usual dogged persistence, forcing upon his sovereign was more than strong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
Theodor
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From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
up to a particular time
From this reading For it amounted, put plainly--and, after but little courtly preamble, the stern old minister so put it--to the imprisonment of his daughter, with a view to keeping her safe till Prince Ludwig should think proper to come and claim her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
uncompromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The measure which Rollmar was, with his usual dogged persistence, forcing upon his sovereign was more than strong.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The measure which Rollmar was, with his usual dogged persistence, forcing upon his sovereign was more than strong.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was startling, and indeed, from the Duke’s point of view, heroic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading A STRONG MEASURE Duke Theodor wore a troubled face next morning, and its cause stood before him, insistent, uncompromising, in the person of his terrible Chancellor.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The pains which his Highness was at to remain wrapped in the cloak of his pompous dignity, in spite of the determined wind of a strong will which kept now fluttering the thin material, now blowing it aside and, occasionally, with a fierce gust threatening to tear it into ribbons, were quite as pitiable as amusing.
