used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a mystery to the Karapolos how Madame Jarovisky had discovered the existence of Andromache.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
aide-de-campnoun
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
(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 Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was customary for her to invite the glorious and elegant warrior, with whom she had formed pleasing relations at the Palace entertainments.
Andromache
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From this reading It was a mystery to the Karapolos how Madame Jarovisky had discovered the existence of Andromache.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was customary for her to invite the glorious and elegant warrior, with whom she had formed pleasing relations at the Palace entertainments.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading MADAME JAROVISKY’S BALL.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading It was customary for her to invite the glorious and elegant warrior, with whom she had formed pleasing relations at the Palace entertainments.
Desposine
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From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was a mystery to the Karapolos how Madame Jarovisky had discovered the existence of Andromache.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading It was customary for her to invite the glorious and elegant warrior, with whom she had formed pleasing relations at the Palace entertainments.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading It was customary for her to invite the glorious and elegant warrior, with whom she had formed pleasing relations at the Palace entertainments.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
divisible by two
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It was a mystery to the Karapolos how Madame Jarovisky had discovered the existence of Andromache.
a social unit living together
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was customary for her to invite the glorious and elegant warrior, with whom she had formed pleasing relations at the Palace entertainments.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It was customary for her to invite the glorious and elegant warrior, with whom she had formed pleasing relations at the Palace entertainments.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It was customary for her to invite the glorious and elegant warrior, with whom she had formed pleasing relations at the Palace entertainments.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a mystery to the Karapolos how Madame Jarovisky had discovered the existence of Andromache.
Hadjinoun
an Arabic term of respect for someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was customary for her to invite the glorious and elegant warrior, with whom she had formed pleasing relations at the Palace entertainments.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
the state of being honored
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
how
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From this reading It was a mystery to the Karapolos how Madame Jarovisky had discovered the existence of Andromache.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading It was customary for her to invite the glorious and elegant warrior, with whom she had formed pleasing relations at the Palace entertainments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a mystery to the Karapolos how Madame Jarovisky had discovered the existence of Andromache.
Jarovisky
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From this reading It was a mystery to the Karapolos how Madame Jarovisky had discovered the existence of Andromache.
JAROVISKY'S
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From this reading MADAME JAROVISKY’S BALL.
Karapolos
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From this reading It was a mystery to the Karapolos how Madame Jarovisky had discovered the existence of Andromache.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading MADAME JAROVISKY’S BALL.
Miltiadesnoun
Athenian general who defeated the Persians at Marathon (540-489)
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading It was a mystery to the Karapolos how Madame Jarovisky had discovered the existence of Andromache.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a mystery to the Karapolos how Madame Jarovisky had discovered the existence of Andromache.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was customary for her to invite the glorious and elegant warrior, with whom she had formed pleasing relations at the Palace entertainments.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading It was customary for her to invite the glorious and elegant warrior, with whom she had formed pleasing relations at the Palace entertainments.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But even Hadji Adam knew nothing about his family, and how did it come that the Desposine Andromache Karapolos received a card of invitation for Madame Jarovisky’s great ball given in honour of an English Cabinet Minister?
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading It was customary for her to invite the glorious and elegant warrior, with whom she had formed pleasing relations at the Palace entertainments.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was customary for her to invite the glorious and elegant warrior, with whom she had formed pleasing relations at the Palace entertainments.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a mystery to the Karapolos how Madame Jarovisky had discovered the existence of Andromache.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a mystery to the Karapolos how Madame Jarovisky had discovered the existence of Andromache.
precisely as stated
From this reading Besides, Hadji Adam, the King’s _aide-de-camp_ and the very particular friend of Captain Miltiades, generally stipulated that his heroic comrade should have the right of entrance into all the distinguished houses of Athens.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading It was customary for her to invite the glorious and elegant warrior, with whom she had formed pleasing relations at the Palace entertainments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a mystery to the Karapolos how Madame Jarovisky had discovered the existence of Andromache.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was customary for her to invite the glorious and elegant warrior, with whom she had formed pleasing relations at the Palace entertainments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was customary for her to invite the glorious and elegant warrior, with whom she had formed pleasing relations at the Palace entertainments.
