used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Emperor received Miss Fitzherbert with a cordial grace, infinitely pleasing and flattering to that young lady.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EMPEROR AND HILDA FITZHERBERT.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The Emperor was a tall man of spare and muscular frame, with the dignity and bearing of a practised soldier.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The Emperor received Miss Fitzherbert with a cordial grace, infinitely pleasing and flattering to that young lady.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The Emperor was a tall man of spare and muscular frame, with the dignity and bearing of a practised soldier.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading THE EMPEROR AND HILDA FITZHERBERT.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
at any time
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
FITZHERBERT
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From this reading THE EMPEROR AND HILDA FITZHERBERT.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading The Emperor received Miss Fitzherbert with a cordial grace, infinitely pleasing and flattering to that young lady.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The Emperor was a tall man of spare and muscular frame, with the dignity and bearing of a practised soldier.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The Emperor received Miss Fitzherbert with a cordial grace, infinitely pleasing and flattering to that young lady.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
HILDA
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From this reading THE EMPEROR AND HILDA FITZHERBERT.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading The Emperor received Miss Fitzherbert with a cordial grace, infinitely pleasing and flattering to that young lady.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Emperor received Miss Fitzherbert with a cordial grace, infinitely pleasing and flattering to that young lady.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Emperor was a tall man of spare and muscular frame, with the dignity and bearing of a practised soldier.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The Emperor received Miss Fitzherbert with a cordial grace, infinitely pleasing and flattering to that young lady.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading The Emperor was a tall man of spare and muscular frame, with the dignity and bearing of a practised soldier.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
not any; not one
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
by chance
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading The Emperor received Miss Fitzherbert with a cordial grace, infinitely pleasing and flattering to that young lady.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading The Emperor was a tall man of spare and muscular frame, with the dignity and bearing of a practised soldier.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The Emperor received Miss Fitzherbert with a cordial grace, infinitely pleasing and flattering to that young lady.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The Emperor was a tall man of spare and muscular frame, with the dignity and bearing of a practised soldier.
refrain from harming
From this reading The Emperor was a tall man of spare and muscular frame, with the dignity and bearing of a practised soldier.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading She of course had often seen his Majesty at Court functions, but never before had he summoned her to a separate audience.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The Emperor was a tall man of spare and muscular frame, with the dignity and bearing of a practised soldier.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Emperor received Miss Fitzherbert with a cordial grace, infinitely pleasing and flattering to that young lady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EMPEROR AND HILDA FITZHERBERT.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Emperor received Miss Fitzherbert with a cordial grace, infinitely pleasing and flattering to that young lady.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And indeed, high though her official position and reputation were, she did not hold Cabinet rank; and a special audience was a rare compliment, such as perhaps no one in her position had ever previously enjoyed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Emperor received Miss Fitzherbert with a cordial grace, infinitely pleasing and flattering to that young lady.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Emperor received Miss Fitzherbert with a cordial grace, infinitely pleasing and flattering to that young lady.
