used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then we came to a compromise--Althea was to stay that night and decide on her plans the next morning.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
acknowledgingverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He professed himself greatly distressed at what had occurred; but it had not suggested itself to him that he should remedy matters by acknowledging the truth.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
AltheanounUS /ælˈθiːə/
any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I sent a note to him, hinting at the reason why I wished to see him immediately, and he answered the letter in person.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
Bessie
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From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He professed himself greatly distressed at what had occurred; but it had not suggested itself to him that he should remedy matters by acknowledging the truth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then we came to a compromise--Althea was to stay that night and decide on her plans the next morning.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
CHALICEnounUS /ˈtʃælɪs/
a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
rid of obstructions
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading Then we came to a compromise--Althea was to stay that night and decide on her plans the next morning.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Then we came to a compromise--Althea was to stay that night and decide on her plans the next morning.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading He professed himself greatly distressed at what had occurred; but it had not suggested itself to him that he should remedy matters by acknowledging the truth.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
GravenadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪvən/
cut into a desired shape
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He professed himself greatly distressed at what had occurred; but it had not suggested itself to him that he should remedy matters by acknowledging the truth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I sent a note to him, hinting at the reason why I wished to see him immediately, and he answered the letter in person.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I sent a note to him, hinting at the reason why I wished to see him immediately, and he answered the letter in person.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
hintingverbUS /ˈhɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading I sent a note to him, hinting at the reason why I wished to see him immediately, and he answered the letter in person.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I sent a note to him, hinting at the reason why I wished to see him immediately, and he answered the letter in person.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He professed himself greatly distressed at what had occurred; but it had not suggested itself to him that he should remedy matters by acknowledging the truth.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading He professed himself greatly distressed at what had occurred; but it had not suggested itself to him that he should remedy matters by acknowledging the truth.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I sent a note to him, hinting at the reason why I wished to see him immediately, and he answered the letter in person.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He professed himself greatly distressed at what had occurred; but it had not suggested itself to him that he should remedy matters by acknowledging the truth.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Then we came to a compromise--Althea was to stay that night and decide on her plans the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Then we came to a compromise--Althea was to stay that night and decide on her plans the next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Then we came to a compromise--Althea was to stay that night and decide on her plans the next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
a brief written record
From this reading I sent a note to him, hinting at the reason why I wished to see him immediately, and he answered the letter in person.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading He professed himself greatly distressed at what had occurred; but it had not suggested itself to him that he should remedy matters by acknowledging the truth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
a human being
From this reading I sent a note to him, hinting at the reason why I wished to see him immediately, and he answered the letter in person.
persuadingverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Then we came to a compromise--Althea was to stay that night and decide on her plans the next morning.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading He professed himself greatly distressed at what had occurred; but it had not suggested itself to him that he should remedy matters by acknowledging the truth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I sent a note to him, hinting at the reason why I wished to see him immediately, and he answered the letter in person.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading He professed himself greatly distressed at what had occurred; but it had not suggested itself to him that he should remedy matters by acknowledging the truth.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I sent a note to him, hinting at the reason why I wished to see him immediately, and he answered the letter in person.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I sent a note to him, hinting at the reason why I wished to see him immediately, and he answered the letter in person.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Then we came to a compromise--Althea was to stay that night and decide on her plans the next morning.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He professed himself greatly distressed at what had occurred; but it had not suggested itself to him that he should remedy matters by acknowledging the truth.
tanglesnounUS /ˈtæŋɡəlz/
plural of “tangle” — a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then we came to a compromise--Althea was to stay that night and decide on her plans the next morning.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we came to a compromise--Althea was to stay that night and decide on her plans the next morning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He professed himself greatly distressed at what had occurred; but it had not suggested itself to him that he should remedy matters by acknowledging the truth.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
von
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By that time I had induced Chalice to try and clear away one at least of the tangles by letting the facts be told about the Prince von Graven, and to get the Prince himself to ascertain the real cause for the steps against Althea.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then we came to a compromise--Althea was to stay that night and decide on her plans the next morning.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He professed himself greatly distressed at what had occurred; but it had not suggested itself to him that he should remedy matters by acknowledging the truth.
in or to any place at all
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I sent a note to him, hinting at the reason why I wished to see him immediately, and he answered the letter in person.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading I sent a note to him, hinting at the reason why I wished to see him immediately, and he answered the letter in person.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading CHALICE We had great difficulty in persuading Althea to remain with us, and should not have succeeded if Bessie had not put on her hat and vowed that she would go with her wherever she went.
