used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If his motive were jealousy, however, it was possible that he would call a halt when he learnt the truth about the Prince.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If his motive were jealousy, however, it was possible that he would call a halt when he learnt the truth about the Prince.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Nor would she adopt the alternative advice I tendered--that "Aunt Charlotte" should leave Berlin as secretly and mysteriously as she had arrived.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Nor would she adopt the alternative advice I tendered--that "Aunt Charlotte" should leave Berlin as secretly and mysteriously as she had arrived.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading Nor would she adopt the alternative advice I tendered--that "Aunt Charlotte" should leave Berlin as secretly and mysteriously as she had arrived.
AltheanounUS /ælˈθiːə/
any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
From this reading I urged Althea to let me tell him, but she would not.
Althea's
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From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nor would she adopt the alternative advice I tendered--that "Aunt Charlotte" should leave Berlin as secretly and mysteriously as she had arrived.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Nor would she adopt the alternative advice I tendered--that "Aunt Charlotte" should leave Berlin as secretly and mysteriously as she had arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nor would she adopt the alternative advice I tendered--that "Aunt Charlotte" should leave Berlin as secretly and mysteriously as she had arrived.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Nor would she adopt the alternative advice I tendered--that "Aunt Charlotte" should leave Berlin as secretly and mysteriously as she had arrived.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading Nor would she adopt the alternative advice I tendered--that "Aunt Charlotte" should leave Berlin as secretly and mysteriously as she had arrived.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I urged Althea to let me tell him, but she would not.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If his motive were jealousy, however, it was possible that he would call a halt when he learnt the truth about the Prince.
ChalicenounUS /ˈtʃælɪs/
a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
From this reading Her quixotic regard for Chalice stood in the way.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Nor would she adopt the alternative advice I tendered--that "Aunt Charlotte" should leave Berlin as secretly and mysteriously as she had arrived.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
EPHRAIM
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From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
Felsen
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From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her quixotic regard for Chalice stood in the way.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading If his motive were jealousy, however, it was possible that he would call a halt when he learnt the truth about the Prince.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading If his motive were jealousy, however, it was possible that he would call a halt when he learnt the truth about the Prince.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I urged Althea to let me tell him, but she would not.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If his motive were jealousy, however, it was possible that he would call a halt when he learnt the truth about the Prince.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading If his motive were jealousy, however, it was possible that he would call a halt when he learnt the truth about the Prince.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading If his motive were jealousy, however, it was possible that he would call a halt when he learnt the truth about the Prince.
go away from a place
From this reading Nor would she adopt the alternative advice I tendered--that "Aunt Charlotte" should leave Berlin as secretly and mysteriously as she had arrived.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I urged Althea to let me tell him, but she would not.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
take in marriage
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading If his motive were jealousy, however, it was possible that he would call a halt when he learnt the truth about the Prince.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading Nor would she adopt the alternative advice I tendered--that "Aunt Charlotte" should leave Berlin as secretly and mysteriously as she had arrived.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor would she adopt the alternative advice I tendered--that "Aunt Charlotte" should leave Berlin as secretly and mysteriously as she had arrived.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I urged Althea to let me tell him, but she would not.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading If his motive were jealousy, however, it was possible that he would call a halt when he learnt the truth about the Prince.
compacted by ironing
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading If his motive were jealousy, however, it was possible that he would call a halt when he learnt the truth about the Prince.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
quixoticadjectiveUS /kwɪkˈsɑːtɪk/
not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic
From this reading Her quixotic regard for Chalice stood in the way.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Her quixotic regard for Chalice stood in the way.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Nor would she adopt the alternative advice I tendered--that "Aunt Charlotte" should leave Berlin as secretly and mysteriously as she had arrived.
get by special effort
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I urged Althea to let me tell him, but she would not.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Her quixotic regard for Chalice stood in the way.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
express in words
From this reading I urged Althea to let me tell him, but she would not.
tenderedverbUS /ˈtendərd/
past form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance
From this reading Nor would she adopt the alternative advice I tendered--that "Aunt Charlotte" should leave Berlin as secretly and mysteriously as she had arrived.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading If his motive were jealousy, however, it was possible that he would call a halt when he learnt the truth about the Prince.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading I urged Althea to let me tell him, but she would not.
von
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From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her quixotic regard for Chalice stood in the way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If his motive were jealousy, however, it was possible that he would call a halt when he learnt the truth about the Prince.
at the time that
From this reading If his motive were jealousy, however, it was possible that he would call a halt when he learnt the truth about the Prince.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If his motive were jealousy, however, it was possible that he would call a halt when he learnt the truth about the Prince.
ZIEGLERnounUS /ˈziːɡlər/
German chemist honored for his research on polymers (1898-1973)
From this reading EPHRAIM ZIEGLER Althea’s statement--that von Felsen had pressed her to marry him--made it plain to me that he was pulling the strings in everything; although why he should endeavour to secure her arrest in order to further his purpose, baffled me.
