used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lofty air assumed by this presumptuous Austrian lord rankled in my breast like a poisoned arrow!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The lofty air assumed by this presumptuous Austrian lord rankled in my breast like a poisoned arrow!
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading For the present, there was nothing for me but to retreat, leaving him in quiet possession of the battlefield and of the contested prize, alas! for hope, had I none!
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading The lofty air assumed by this presumptuous Austrian lord rankled in my breast like a poisoned arrow!
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The lofty air assumed by this presumptuous Austrian lord rankled in my breast like a poisoned arrow!
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading The lofty air assumed by this presumptuous Austrian lord rankled in my breast like a poisoned arrow!
battlefieldnounUS /ˈbætəlfiːld/
a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
From this reading For the present, there was nothing for me but to retreat, leaving him in quiet possession of the battlefield and of the contested prize, alas! for hope, had I none!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
braggartnoun
a very boastful and talkative person
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading The lofty air assumed by this presumptuous Austrian lord rankled in my breast like a poisoned arrow!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For the present, there was nothing for me but to retreat, leaving him in quiet possession of the battlefield and of the contested prize, alas! for hope, had I none!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The lofty air assumed by this presumptuous Austrian lord rankled in my breast like a poisoned arrow!
CHAPELnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading THE CHAPEL IN THE WOOD.
contestedadjectiveUS /kənˈtestəd/
disputed or made the object of contention or competition
From this reading For the present, there was nothing for me but to retreat, leaving him in quiet possession of the battlefield and of the contested prize, alas! for hope, had I none!
daggernounUS /ˈdæɡ.ər/
A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading So ended my painful interview with Marie Louise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the present, there was nothing for me but to retreat, leaving him in quiet possession of the battlefield and of the contested prize, alas! for hope, had I none!
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the present, there was nothing for me but to retreat, leaving him in quiet possession of the battlefield and of the contested prize, alas! for hope, had I none!
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading For the present, there was nothing for me but to retreat, leaving him in quiet possession of the battlefield and of the contested prize, alas! for hope, had I none!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHAPEL IN THE WOOD.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading So ended my painful interview with Marie Louise.
the act of departing
From this reading For the present, there was nothing for me but to retreat, leaving him in quiet possession of the battlefield and of the contested prize, alas! for hope, had I none!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The lofty air assumed by this presumptuous Austrian lord rankled in my breast like a poisoned arrow!
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The lofty air assumed by this presumptuous Austrian lord rankled in my breast like a poisoned arrow!
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The lofty air assumed by this presumptuous Austrian lord rankled in my breast like a poisoned arrow!
Louise
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From this reading So ended my painful interview with Marie Louise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
Marie
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From this reading So ended my painful interview with Marie Louise.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the present, there was nothing for me but to retreat, leaving him in quiet possession of the battlefield and of the contested prize, alas! for hope, had I none!
come together
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading So ended my painful interview with Marie Louise.
not one, and not any
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For the present, there was nothing for me but to retreat, leaving him in quiet possession of the battlefield and of the contested prize, alas! for hope, had I none!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading So ended my painful interview with Marie Louise.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
poisonedverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading The lofty air assumed by this presumptuous Austrian lord rankled in my breast like a poisoned arrow!
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading For the present, there was nothing for me but to retreat, leaving him in quiet possession of the battlefield and of the contested prize, alas! for hope, had I none!
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For the present, there was nothing for me but to retreat, leaving him in quiet possession of the battlefield and of the contested prize, alas! for hope, had I none!
presumptuousadjectiveUS /prɪˈzʌmptʃəwəs/
excessively forward
From this reading The lofty air assumed by this presumptuous Austrian lord rankled in my breast like a poisoned arrow!
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading For the present, there was nothing for me but to retreat, leaving him in quiet possession of the battlefield and of the contested prize, alas! for hope, had I none!
be shown or be found to be
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading For the present, there was nothing for me but to retreat, leaving him in quiet possession of the battlefield and of the contested prize, alas! for hope, had I none!
rankledverbUS /ˈræŋkəld/
past form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading The lofty air assumed by this presumptuous Austrian lord rankled in my breast like a poisoned arrow!
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading For the present, there was nothing for me but to retreat, leaving him in quiet possession of the battlefield and of the contested prize, alas! for hope, had I none!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
sequesteredadjectiveUS /sɪˈkwestərd/
providing privacy or seclusion
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So ended my painful interview with Marie Louise.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHAPEL IN THE WOOD.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The lofty air assumed by this presumptuous Austrian lord rankled in my breast like a poisoned arrow!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
voicelessadjectiveUS /ˈvɔɪsləs/
produced without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
in or at the place that
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So ended my painful interview with Marie Louise.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE CHAPEL IN THE WOOD.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I longed to meet him alone--alone on the solitary highway, or in some deep and voiceless solitude, in any sequestered place where there would be none to see or to separate us; and where, with sword and dagger, we might prove which was the better man, or which was the greater braggart of the two.
