used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had by eight of the clock to be at a spot distant six miles from the city, and in the interval he must find a second, and try to snatch a short repose.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He had by eight of the clock to be at a spot distant six miles from the city, and in the interval he must find a second, and try to snatch a short repose.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading He had by eight of the clock to be at a spot distant six miles from the city, and in the interval he must find a second, and try to snatch a short repose.
CrusadingverbUS /kruːˈseɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “crusade” — exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
cuisinenounUS /kwɪˈziːn/
the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared
From this reading Tormented by the thought of the Princess, Wilfrid was in no trim for eating, even when the far-famed Sumaroff _cuisine_ offered its temptations.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading He had by eight of the clock to be at a spot distant six miles from the city, and in the interval he must find a second, and try to snatch a short repose.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Tormented by the thought of the Princess, Wilfrid was in no trim for eating, even when the far-famed Sumaroff _cuisine_ offered its temptations.
being one more than seven
From this reading He had by eight of the clock to be at a spot distant six miles from the city, and in the interval he must find a second, and try to snatch a short repose.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
divisible by two
From this reading Tormented by the thought of the Princess, Wilfrid was in no trim for eating, even when the far-famed Sumaroff _cuisine_ offered its temptations.
communicated in words
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
far-famedadjective
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Tormented by the thought of the Princess, Wilfrid was in no trim for eating, even when the far-famed Sumaroff _cuisine_ offered its temptations.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had by eight of the clock to be at a spot distant six miles from the city, and in the interval he must find a second, and try to snatch a short repose.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tormented by the thought of the Princess, Wilfrid was in no trim for eating, even when the far-famed Sumaroff _cuisine_ offered its temptations.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had by eight of the clock to be at a spot distant six miles from the city, and in the interval he must find a second, and try to snatch a short repose.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading He had by eight of the clock to be at a spot distant six miles from the city, and in the interval he must find a second, and try to snatch a short repose.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Tormented by the thought of the Princess, Wilfrid was in no trim for eating, even when the far-famed Sumaroff _cuisine_ offered its temptations.
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 Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
Marie
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From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He had by eight of the clock to be at a spot distant six miles from the city, and in the interval he must find a second, and try to snatch a short repose.
MirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He had by eight of the clock to be at a spot distant six miles from the city, and in the interval he must find a second, and try to snatch a short repose.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
not any; not one
From this reading Tormented by the thought of the Princess, Wilfrid was in no trim for eating, even when the far-famed Sumaroff _cuisine_ offered its temptations.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
a brief written record
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now past two o’clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was now past two o’clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Tormented by the thought of the Princess, Wilfrid was in no trim for eating, even when the far-famed Sumaroff _cuisine_ offered its temptations.
OPPONENTnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was now past two o’clock.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Tormented by the thought of the Princess, Wilfrid was in no trim for eating, even when the far-famed Sumaroff _cuisine_ offered its temptations.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading He had by eight of the clock to be at a spot distant six miles from the city, and in the interval he must find a second, and try to snatch a short repose.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
only a very short time before
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He had by eight of the clock to be at a spot distant six miles from the city, and in the interval he must find a second, and try to snatch a short repose.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He had by eight of the clock to be at a spot distant six miles from the city, and in the interval he must find a second, and try to snatch a short repose.
simultaneousadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He had by eight of the clock to be at a spot distant six miles from the city, and in the interval he must find a second, and try to snatch a short repose.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading He had by eight of the clock to be at a spot distant six miles from the city, and in the interval he must find a second, and try to snatch a short repose.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had by eight of the clock to be at a spot distant six miles from the city, and in the interval he must find a second, and try to snatch a short repose.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
Sumaroff
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From this reading Tormented by the thought of the Princess, Wilfrid was in no trim for eating, even when the far-famed Sumaroff _cuisine_ offered its temptations.
supper-tables
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From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Tormented by the thought of the Princess, Wilfrid was in no trim for eating, even when the far-famed Sumaroff _cuisine_ offered its temptations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Tormented by the thought of the Princess, Wilfrid was in no trim for eating, even when the far-famed Sumaroff _cuisine_ offered its temptations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
TormentedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading Tormented by the thought of the Princess, Wilfrid was in no trim for eating, even when the far-famed Sumaroff _cuisine_ offered its temptations.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading Tormented by the thought of the Princess, Wilfrid was in no trim for eating, even when the far-famed Sumaroff _cuisine_ offered its temptations.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He had by eight of the clock to be at a spot distant six miles from the city, and in the interval he must find a second, and try to snatch a short repose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was now past two o’clock.
unmaskingnoun
the exposure of an impostor or a fraud
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
at the time that
From this reading Tormented by the thought of the Princess, Wilfrid was in no trim for eating, even when the far-famed Sumaroff _cuisine_ offered its temptations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
Wilfrid
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From this reading Tormented by the thought of the Princess, Wilfrid was in no trim for eating, even when the far-famed Sumaroff _cuisine_ offered its temptations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Having satisfied himself that neither Marie nor the Crusading knight was among the guests, he withdrew from the palace, having first sent to Pauline a servant with a brief note, in which, without stating the cause, he expressed regret at finding it impossible to escort her home.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “YOUR OPPONENT IS AN EMPEROR” The unmasking of the guests was followed by a simultaneous movement toward the supper-tables, set forth in an adjoining room, a room scarcely inferior in size and grandeur to the Hall of Mirrors.
