used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading He preferred to look for him in his own house than to meet him accidentally on 'change.
in actual fact
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MAN AND WIFE Felix lost no time in seeking an interview with Prince Waldemar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAN AND WIFE Felix lost no time in seeking an interview with Prince Waldemar.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Waldemar did not keep him long waiting, neither did he treat him to any display of his superior rank.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He preferred to look for him in his own house than to meet him accidentally on 'change.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Waldemar did not keep him long waiting, neither did he treat him to any display of his superior rank.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Waldemar did not keep him long waiting, neither did he treat him to any display of his superior rank.
Felix
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From this reading MAN AND WIFE Felix lost no time in seeking an interview with Prince Waldemar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He preferred to look for him in his own house than to meet him accidentally on 'change.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He preferred to look for him in his own house than to meet him accidentally on 'change.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
highnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He preferred to look for him in his own house than to meet him accidentally on 'change.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He preferred to look for him in his own house than to meet him accidentally on 'change.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He preferred to look for him in his own house than to meet him accidentally on 'change.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAN AND WIFE Felix lost no time in seeking an interview with Prince Waldemar.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading MAN AND WIFE Felix lost no time in seeking an interview with Prince Waldemar.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Waldemar did not keep him long waiting, neither did he treat him to any display of his superior rank.
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 Waldemar did not keep him long waiting, neither did he treat him to any display of his superior rank.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He preferred to look for him in his own house than to meet him accidentally on 'change.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading MAN AND WIFE Felix lost no time in seeking an interview with Prince Waldemar.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MAN AND WIFE Felix lost no time in seeking an interview with Prince Waldemar.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
come together
From this reading He preferred to look for him in his own house than to meet him accidentally on 'change.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Waldemar did not keep him long waiting, neither did he treat him to any display of his superior rank.
not any; not one
From this reading MAN AND WIFE Felix lost no time in seeking an interview with Prince Waldemar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Waldemar did not keep him long waiting, neither did he treat him to any display of his superior rank.
held or filled or in use
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Waldemar did not keep him long waiting, neither did he treat him to any display of his superior rank.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He preferred to look for him in his own house than to meet him accidentally on 'change.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He preferred to look for him in his own house than to meet him accidentally on 'change.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
pamphletnounUS /ˈpæmflət/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
pencil-marks
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From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
more desirable than another
From this reading He preferred to look for him in his own house than to meet him accidentally on 'change.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading MAN AND WIFE Felix lost no time in seeking an interview with Prince Waldemar.
prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Waldemar did not keep him long waiting, neither did he treat him to any display of his superior rank.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He received him in his study.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
the act of searching for something
From this reading MAN AND WIFE Felix lost no time in seeking an interview with Prince Waldemar.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He received him in his study.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Waldemar did not keep him long waiting, neither did he treat him to any display of his superior rank.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He preferred to look for him in his own house than to meet him accidentally on 'change.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MAN AND WIFE Felix lost no time in seeking an interview with Prince Waldemar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He preferred to look for him in his own house than to meet him accidentally on 'change.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Waldemar did not keep him long waiting, neither did he treat him to any display of his superior rank.
underliningverbUS /ˈʌndərlaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “underline” — give extra weight to (a communication)
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Waldemar did not keep him long waiting, neither did he treat him to any display of his superior rank.
Waldemar
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From this reading MAN AND WIFE Felix lost no time in seeking an interview with Prince Waldemar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading MAN AND WIFE Felix lost no time in seeking an interview with Prince Waldemar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MAN AND WIFE Felix lost no time in seeking an interview with Prince Waldemar.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah, your highness is occupied with business," said Felix, with the airy manner of an intimate friend; but he was secretly astonished to see that a man of the prince's high position was actually cutting the pages of the pamphlet before him, and underlining with red and blue pencil-marks the passages that pleased him most.
