used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "The late Prince Christian left no direct heirs, so that, in any event, the succession must be through a collateral branch.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lord Vernon is the only man in the cabinet capable of dealing with the situation, which is as delicate as can be imagined.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lord Vernon is the only man in the cabinet capable of dealing with the situation, which is as delicate as can be imagined.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading "The late Prince Christian left no direct heirs, so that, in any event, the succession must be through a collateral branch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Lord Vernon is the only man in the cabinet capable of dealing with the situation, which is as delicate as can be imagined.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Lord Vernon is the only man in the cabinet capable of dealing with the situation, which is as delicate as can be imagined.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Lord Vernon is the only man in the cabinet capable of dealing with the situation, which is as delicate as can be imagined.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading "The late Prince Christian left no direct heirs, so that, in any event, the succession must be through a collateral branch.
collateraladjectiveUS /kəˈlætərəl/
descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
From this reading "The late Prince Christian left no direct heirs, so that, in any event, the succession must be through a collateral branch.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading Lord Vernon is the only man in the cabinet capable of dealing with the situation, which is as delicate as can be imagined.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Lord Vernon is the only man in the cabinet capable of dealing with the situation, which is as delicate as can be imagined.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
command with authority
From this reading "The late Prince Christian left no direct heirs, so that, in any event, the succession must be through a collateral branch.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
divisible by two
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading "The late Prince Christian left no direct heirs, so that, in any event, the succession must be through a collateral branch.
communicated in words
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
a person of German nationality
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
heirsnounUS /erz/
plural of “heir” — a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
From this reading "The late Prince Christian left no direct heirs, so that, in any event, the succession must be through a collateral branch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
the state of being honored
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
Hôtel
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From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Lord Vernon is the only man in the cabinet capable of dealing with the situation, which is as delicate as can be imagined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
and nothing more
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "The late Prince Christian left no direct heirs, so that, in any event, the succession must be through a collateral branch.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "The late Prince Christian left no direct heirs, so that, in any event, the succession must be through a collateral branch.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Lord Vernon is the only man in the cabinet capable of dealing with the situation, which is as delicate as can be imagined.
merestadjectiveUS /ˈmerəst/
superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "The late Prince Christian left no direct heirs, so that, in any event, the succession must be through a collateral branch.
not any; not one
From this reading "The late Prince Christian left no direct heirs, so that, in any event, the succession must be through a collateral branch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
and nothing more
From this reading Lord Vernon is the only man in the cabinet capable of dealing with the situation, which is as delicate as can be imagined.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
by chance
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "The late Prince Christian left no direct heirs, so that, in any event, the succession must be through a collateral branch.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
reigningadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
exercising power or authority
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
unusual or striking
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
RescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
Rushford
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From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
Schloshold-Markheim
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From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The late Prince Christian left no direct heirs, so that, in any event, the succession must be through a collateral branch.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading On the one side are arrayed the sympathies of our reigning house and perhaps even our own honour; on the other, the plainly expressed desires of the German Emperor.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "The late Prince Christian left no direct heirs, so that, in any event, the succession must be through a collateral branch.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
Vernon
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From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
at the time that
From this reading "It is extremely unfortunate [said the _Times_] that Lord Vernon should have been taken ill at just this time, when the question of the succession of Schloshold-Markheim is hanging in the balance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An Adventure and a Rescue It was not until Rushford opened his paper an hour later that he fully understood the remarkable situation of which the Grand Hôtel Royal had, by the merest chance, become the centre.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lord Vernon is the only man in the cabinet capable of dealing with the situation, which is as delicate as can be imagined.
