used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am wanted at head-quarters,” he said vaguely.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the white, half-stupefied face of one who has for an instant seen a vision of things not earthly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She found Charles standing at the open door.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He took his shako, looked at her with an odd attempt to simulate cheerfulness, kissed her fingers and hurried out into the street.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She had not been aware of this consuming curiosity until it was suggested to her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I shall not be long...”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had not been aware of this consuming curiosity until it was suggested to her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I have been sent for by the...
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading She found Charles standing at the open door.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading He took his shako, looked at her with an odd attempt to simulate cheerfulness, kissed her fingers and hurried out into the street.
consumingadjectiveUS /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/
very strong; urgently felt
From this reading She had not been aware of this consuming curiosity until it was suggested to her.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading She had not been aware of this consuming curiosity until it was suggested to her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She found Charles standing at the open door.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading It was the white, half-stupefied face of one who has for an instant seen a vision of things not earthly.
Emperor'snounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading He took his shako, looked at her with an odd attempt to simulate cheerfulness, kissed her fingers and hurried out into the street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
set up or found
From this reading She found Charles standing at the open door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had not been aware of this consuming curiosity until it was suggested to her.
half-stupefied
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From this reading It was the white, half-stupefied face of one who has for an instant seen a vision of things not earthly.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the white, half-stupefied face of one who has for an instant seen a vision of things not earthly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have been sent for by the...
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
head-quarters
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From this reading I am wanted at head-quarters,” he said vaguely.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had not been aware of this consuming curiosity until it was suggested to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He took his shako, looked at her with an odd attempt to simulate cheerfulness, kissed her fingers and hurried out into the street.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have been sent for by the...
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading It was the white, half-stupefied face of one who has for an instant seen a vision of things not earthly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had not been aware of this consuming curiosity until it was suggested to her.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading He took his shako, looked at her with an odd attempt to simulate cheerfulness, kissed her fingers and hurried out into the street.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “I shall not be long...”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He took his shako, looked at her with an odd attempt to simulate cheerfulness, kissed her fingers and hurried out into the street.
a particular point in time
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not been aware of this consuming curiosity until it was suggested to her.
not divisible by two
From this reading He took his shako, looked at her with an odd attempt to simulate cheerfulness, kissed her fingers and hurried out into the street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had not been aware of this consuming curiosity until it was suggested to her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was the white, half-stupefied face of one who has for an instant seen a vision of things not earthly.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She found Charles standing at the open door.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He took his shako, looked at her with an odd attempt to simulate cheerfulness, kissed her fingers and hurried out into the street.
go across or through
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
Pfaffengasse
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From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I am wanted at head-quarters,” he said vaguely.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “I have been sent for by the...
shakonoun
tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions
From this reading He took his shako, looked at her with an odd attempt to simulate cheerfulness, kissed her fingers and hurried out into the street.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I shall not be long...”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not been aware of this consuming curiosity until it was suggested to her.
simulateverbUS /ˈsɪmjələt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading He took his shako, looked at her with an odd attempt to simulate cheerfulness, kissed her fingers and hurried out into the street.
having a supporting base
From this reading She found Charles standing at the open door.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He took his shako, looked at her with an odd attempt to simulate cheerfulness, kissed her fingers and hurried out into the street.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading She had not been aware of this consuming curiosity until it was suggested to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She found Charles standing at the open door.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was the white, half-stupefied face of one who has for an instant seen a vision of things not earthly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had not been aware of this consuming curiosity until it was suggested to her.
push forcefully
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had not been aware of this consuming curiosity until it was suggested to her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took his shako, looked at her with an odd attempt to simulate cheerfulness, kissed her fingers and hurried out into the street.
in the direction of
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She had not been aware of this consuming curiosity until it was suggested to her.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading I am wanted at head-quarters,” he said vaguely.
a vivid mental image
From this reading It was the white, half-stupefied face of one who has for an instant seen a vision of things not earthly.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I am wanted at head-quarters,” he said vaguely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had not been aware of this consuming curiosity until it was suggested to her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
at the time that
From this reading He thrust a letter into his pocket as she approached him, and turned towards her the face that she had seen for a moment when he drew her back at the corner of the Pfaffengasse to allow the Emperor's carriage to pass on its way.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was the white, half-stupefied face of one who has for an instant seen a vision of things not earthly.
which person or people
From this reading It was the white, half-stupefied face of one who has for an instant seen a vision of things not earthly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He took his shako, looked at her with an odd attempt to simulate cheerfulness, kissed her fingers and hurried out into the street.
