used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Andrea's embrace of him was accompanied by sobs revealing all the importance of this union to her chaste heart.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Andrea's embrace of him was accompanied by sobs revealing all the importance of this union to her chaste heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He took her hand and his father's, and led them into the parlor, where he sat by their sides.
Andrea's
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From this reading Andrea's embrace of him was accompanied by sobs revealing all the importance of this union to her chaste heart.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are incredulous, father, and you, sister, surprised.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Andrea's embrace of him was accompanied by sobs revealing all the importance of this union to her chaste heart.
chasteadjectiveUS /tʃeɪst/
morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
From this reading Andrea's embrace of him was accompanied by sobs revealing all the importance of this union to her chaste heart.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Andrea's embrace of him was accompanied by sobs revealing all the importance of this union to her chaste heart.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "You are incredulous, father, and you, sister, surprised.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He took her hand and his father's, and led them into the parlor, where he sat by their sides.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He took her hand and his father's, and led them into the parlor, where he sat by their sides.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Andrea's embrace of him was accompanied by sobs revealing all the importance of this union to her chaste heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Andrea's embrace of him was accompanied by sobs revealing all the importance of this union to her chaste heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Andrea's embrace of him was accompanied by sobs revealing all the importance of this union to her chaste heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Andrea's embrace of him was accompanied by sobs revealing all the importance of this union to her chaste heart.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading "You are incredulous, father, and you, sister, surprised.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He took her hand and his father's, and led them into the parlor, where he sat by their sides.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF REDCASTLE.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He took her hand and his father's, and led them into the parlor, where he sat by their sides.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF REDCASTLE.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading He took her hand and his father's, and led them into the parlor, where he sat by their sides.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
REDCASTLE
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From this reading THE KNIGHT OF REDCASTLE.
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Andrea's embrace of him was accompanied by sobs revealing all the importance of this union to her chaste heart.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He took her hand and his father's, and led them into the parlor, where he sat by their sides.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He took her hand and his father's, and led them into the parlor, where he sat by their sides.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
sobsnounUS /sɑːbz/
plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition
From this reading Andrea's embrace of him was accompanied by sobs revealing all the importance of this union to her chaste heart.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "You are incredulous, father, and you, sister, surprised.
Taverney
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From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KNIGHT OF REDCASTLE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He took her hand and his father's, and led them into the parlor, where he sat by their sides.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He took her hand and his father's, and led them into the parlor, where he sat by their sides.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Andrea's embrace of him was accompanied by sobs revealing all the importance of this union to her chaste heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Andrea's embrace of him was accompanied by sobs revealing all the importance of this union to her chaste heart.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took her hand and his father's, and led them into the parlor, where he sat by their sides.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Andrea's embrace of him was accompanied by sobs revealing all the importance of this union to her chaste heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
in or at the place that
From this reading He took her hand and his father's, and led them into the parlor, where he sat by their sides.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Philip of Taverney, Knight of Redcastle, did not resemble his sister, albeit he was as handsome for a man as she was lovely for a woman.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are incredulous, father, and you, sister, surprised.
