used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "So you know something about Sir Philip Derval?" said I.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Hateful!" cried Margrave; and then checking himself, burst out into his merry laugh.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "Hateful!" cried Margrave; and then checking himself, burst out into his merry laugh.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading "Hateful!" cried Margrave; and then checking himself, burst out into his merry laugh.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Hateful!" cried Margrave; and then checking himself, burst out into his merry laugh.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
Derval
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From this reading "So you know something about Sir Philip Derval?" said I.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
exaggerationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exaggeration” — extravagant exaggeration
From this reading "Just like my exaggerations!
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
an established custom
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
HatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading "Hateful!" cried Margrave; and then checking himself, burst out into his merry laugh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Hateful!" cried Margrave; and then checking himself, burst out into his merry laugh.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What sort of a man is he?"
and nothing more
From this reading "Just like my exaggerations!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "So you know something about Sir Philip Derval?" said I.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Hateful!" cried Margrave; and then checking himself, burst out into his merry laugh.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Just like my exaggerations!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "What sort of a man is he?"
MargravenounUS /ˈmɑːrɡreɪv/
the military governor of a frontier province in medieval Germany
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "Hateful!" cried Margrave; and then checking himself, burst out into his merry laugh.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What sort of a man is he?"
a judge of a probate court
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Hateful!" cried Margrave; and then checking himself, burst out into his merry laugh.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading "So you know something about Sir Philip Derval?" said I.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "So you know something about Sir Philip Derval?" said I.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
term of address for a man
From this reading "So you know something about Sir Philip Derval?" said I.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So you know something about Sir Philip Derval?" said I.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "So you know something about Sir Philip Derval?" said I.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "What sort of a man is he?"
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Hateful!" cried Margrave; and then checking himself, burst out into his merry laugh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I did not see Margrave the following day, but the next morning, a little after sunrise, he walked into my study, according to his ordinary habit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What sort of a man is he?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So you know something about Sir Philip Derval?" said I.
