used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
burgomasternounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəmæstər/
a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
craveverbUS /kreɪv/
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
Enkhuizen
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From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
excellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading "No, your excellency," Ned said.
a boy or man
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "He sends me no ill news, I hope?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "He sends me no ill news, I hope?"
intrudingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdɪŋ/
projecting inward
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
labours
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From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
a particular point in time
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
Ned
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From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "He sends me no ill news, I hope?"
not any; not one
From this reading "He sends me no ill news, I hope?"
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
cut with a saw
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading "He sends me no ill news, I hope?"
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
produce a literary work
From this reading "It is on a matter personal to myself that he has been good enough to write to you, and I crave your pardon beforehand for occupying your time for a moment with so unimportant a subject."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION "I hear you have a letter for me from my good friend the burgomaster of Enkhuizen," the Prince of Orange said, as Ned with a deep reverence approached the table at which he was sitting.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The prince glanced at him keenly as he was speaking, and saw that the young fellow before him was using no mere form of words, but that he really felt embarrassed at the thought that he was intruding upon his labours.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No, your excellency," Ned said.
