used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
(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 The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Rise," said he; "you are a great flatterer, Erwin!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The nobles were somewhat surprised at this exhibition of feeling on the part of their sovereign, but their satisfaction was evident.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be, too, a crafty knave!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The nobles were somewhat surprised at this exhibition of feeling on the part of their sovereign, but their satisfaction was evident.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading It may be, too, a crafty knave!
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
Erwin
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From this reading "Rise," said he; "you are a great flatterer, Erwin!
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The nobles were somewhat surprised at this exhibition of feeling on the part of their sovereign, but their satisfaction was evident.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading The nobles were somewhat surprised at this exhibition of feeling on the part of their sovereign, but their satisfaction was evident.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The nobles were somewhat surprised at this exhibition of feeling on the part of their sovereign, but their satisfaction was evident.
flatterernoun
a person who uses flattery
From this reading "Rise," said he; "you are a great flatterer, Erwin!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading What think you, gentlemen?"
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Rise," said he; "you are a great flatterer, Erwin!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Rise," said he; "you are a great flatterer, Erwin!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be, too, a crafty knave!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
knavenounUS /neɪv/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading It may be, too, a crafty knave!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be, too, a crafty knave!
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading The nobles were somewhat surprised at this exhibition of feeling on the part of their sovereign, but their satisfaction was evident.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The nobles were somewhat surprised at this exhibition of feeling on the part of their sovereign, but their satisfaction was evident.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The nobles were somewhat surprised at this exhibition of feeling on the part of their sovereign, but their satisfaction was evident.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
move upward
From this reading "Rise," said he; "you are a great flatterer, Erwin!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Rise," said he; "you are a great flatterer, Erwin!
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The nobles were somewhat surprised at this exhibition of feeling on the part of their sovereign, but their satisfaction was evident.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The nobles were somewhat surprised at this exhibition of feeling on the part of their sovereign, but their satisfaction was evident.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading The nobles were somewhat surprised at this exhibition of feeling on the part of their sovereign, but their satisfaction was evident.
sternnessnounUS /ˈstɜːrnnəs/
the quality (as of scenery) being grim and gloomy and forbidding
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The nobles were somewhat surprised at this exhibition of feeling on the part of their sovereign, but their satisfaction was evident.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The nobles were somewhat surprised at this exhibition of feeling on the part of their sovereign, but their satisfaction was evident.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What think you, gentlemen?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It may be, too, a crafty knave!
arousing affect
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The nobles were somewhat surprised at this exhibition of feeling on the part of their sovereign, but their satisfaction was evident.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The nobles were somewhat surprised at this exhibition of feeling on the part of their sovereign, but their satisfaction was evident.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What think you, gentlemen?"
belonging to which person
From this reading The touching prayer of this devoted heart produced its effect upon the monarch, from whose face all sternness gradually passed, to give place to an expression of a more kindly nature.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Rise," said he; "you are a great flatterer, Erwin!
