used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
AltheanounUS /ælˈθiːə/
any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
From this reading The interview with Althea had shifted the axis of everything.
Althea's
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From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And formidable enough they were.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
axisnounUS /ˈæksəs/
a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
From this reading The interview with Althea had shifted the axis of everything.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And formidable enough they were.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The interview with Althea had shifted the axis of everything.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading And formidable enough they were.
yet to be or coming
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
death of a person
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The interview with Althea had shifted the axis of everything.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading And with that was intertwined my own happiness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
imperilled
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From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
intertwinedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd/
past form of “intertwine” — spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading And with that was intertwined my own happiness.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The interview with Althea had shifted the axis of everything.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And with that was intertwined my own happiness.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
precisely, exactly
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading The interview with Althea had shifted the axis of everything.
in the near future
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And with that was intertwined my own happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And formidable enough they were.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STROKE OF LUCK As soon as I reached my room I sat down to look the difficulties of the problem before me fairly in the face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And formidable enough they were.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The interview with Althea had shifted the axis of everything.
the words that are spoken
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What I had deemed the mere comedy of the Imperial marriage--a matter which a few words of explanation would set right instantly--had developed into a grave drama in which Althea’s future was imperilled.
