used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RANDOM SHOT.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
antecedentsnounUS /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/
plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading He consulted Dr. Galenides, who in turn consulted the German Consul and was referred then to the Baron von Hohenfels.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
bethought
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From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading He consulted Dr. Galenides, who in turn consulted the German Consul and was referred then to the Baron von Hohenfels.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading He consulted Dr. Galenides, who in turn consulted the German Consul and was referred then to the Baron von Hohenfels.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
Galenides
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From this reading He consulted Dr. Galenides, who in turn consulted the German Consul and was referred then to the Baron von Hohenfels.
a person of German nationality
From this reading He consulted Dr. Galenides, who in turn consulted the German Consul and was referred then to the Baron von Hohenfels.
Gustav
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From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
Hohenfels
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From this reading He consulted Dr. Galenides, who in turn consulted the German Consul and was referred then to the Baron von Hohenfels.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
a message received and understood
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
of an obscure nature
From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
not any; not one
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
parentagenounUS /ˈperəntədʒ/
the state of being a parent
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
Piræus
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From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
RANDOMadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading A RANDOM SHOT.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading He consulted Dr. Galenides, who in turn consulted the German Consul and was referred then to the Baron von Hohenfels.
Reineke
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From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
cut with a saw
From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
Selaka
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From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A RANDOM SHOT.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
Sphacteria
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From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
Syra
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From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He consulted Dr. Galenides, who in turn consulted the German Consul and was referred then to the Baron von Hohenfels.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He consulted Dr. Galenides, who in turn consulted the German Consul and was referred then to the Baron von Hohenfels.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He consulted Dr. Galenides, who in turn consulted the German Consul and was referred then to the Baron von Hohenfels.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Herr Gustav Reineke was vaguely known upon learned repute, but of his antecedents, parentage, means, and social and domestic condition, no information could be accurately obtained.
von
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From this reading He consulted Dr. Galenides, who in turn consulted the German Consul and was referred then to the Baron von Hohenfels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Selaka was a proud and hopeful man on the morning he saw Gustav Reineke depart for Syra, in charge of the amiable captain of the _Sphacteria_.
in or at the place that
From this reading On his return from the Piræus, where he had bidden him farewell, he bethought himself of the duty of inquiring into the identity of this mysterious personage.
which person or people
From this reading He consulted Dr. Galenides, who in turn consulted the German Consul and was referred then to the Baron von Hohenfels.
