used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW A MAID OF ATHENS AVENGED HERSELF.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Rudolph, good heavens!” cried the baron, and shook him gladly by the hand, but Rudolph was cold almost to rudeness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Without a word of explanation to Photini, who was engaged upon a public concert, he started off, and arrived in Athens late at night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
ATHENSnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading HOW A MAID OF ATHENS AVENGED HERSELF.
AVENGEDadjectiveUS /əˈvendʒd/
for which vengeance has been taken
From this reading HOW A MAID OF ATHENS AVENGED HERSELF.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The Baron and Baroness von Hohenfels were startled at their midday breakfast, next morning, by the entrance of the prodigal.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading The Baron and Baroness von Hohenfels were startled at their midday breakfast, next morning, by the entrance of the prodigal.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The Baron and Baroness von Hohenfels were startled at their midday breakfast, next morning, by the entrance of the prodigal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Rudolph, good heavens!” cried the baron, and shook him gladly by the hand, but Rudolph was cold almost to rudeness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Baron and Baroness von Hohenfels were startled at their midday breakfast, next morning, by the entrance of the prodigal.
CannesnounUS /kænz/
a port and resort city on the French Riviera; site of an annual film festival
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading “Rudolph, good heavens!” cried the baron, and shook him gladly by the hand, but Rudolph was cold almost to rudeness.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading Without a word of explanation to Photini, who was engaged upon a public concert, he started off, and arrived in Athens late at night.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Rudolph, good heavens!” cried the baron, and shook him gladly by the hand, but Rudolph was cold almost to rudeness.
a female human offspring
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Without a word of explanation to Photini, who was engaged upon a public concert, he started off, and arrived in Athens late at night.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The Baron and Baroness von Hohenfels were startled at their midday breakfast, next morning, by the entrance of the prodigal.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Without a word of explanation to Photini, who was engaged upon a public concert, he started off, and arrived in Athens late at night.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading “Rudolph, good heavens!” cried the baron, and shook him gladly by the hand, but Rudolph was cold almost to rudeness.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Rudolph, good heavens!” cried the baron, and shook him gladly by the hand, but Rudolph was cold almost to rudeness.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Rudolph, good heavens!” cried the baron, and shook him gladly by the hand, but Rudolph was cold almost to rudeness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without a word of explanation to Photini, who was engaged upon a public concert, he started off, and arrived in Athens late at night.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading “Rudolph, good heavens!” cried the baron, and shook him gladly by the hand, but Rudolph was cold almost to rudeness.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading HOW A MAID OF ATHENS AVENGED HERSELF.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Rudolph, good heavens!” cried the baron, and shook him gladly by the hand, but Rudolph was cold almost to rudeness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
Hohenfels
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From this reading The Baron and Baroness von Hohenfels were startled at their midday breakfast, next morning, by the entrance of the prodigal.
HOW
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From this reading HOW A MAID OF ATHENS AVENGED HERSELF.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
a female domestic
From this reading HOW A MAID OF ATHENS AVENGED HERSELF.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading The Baron and Baroness von Hohenfels were startled at their midday breakfast, next morning, by the entrance of the prodigal.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Baron and Baroness von Hohenfels were startled at their midday breakfast, next morning, by the entrance of the prodigal.
information about recent and important events
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Baron and Baroness von Hohenfels were startled at their midday breakfast, next morning, by the entrance of the prodigal.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Without a word of explanation to Photini, who was engaged upon a public concert, he started off, and arrived in Athens late at night.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW A MAID OF ATHENS AVENGED HERSELF.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Without a word of explanation to Photini, who was engaged upon a public concert, he started off, and arrived in Athens late at night.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
Photini
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From this reading Without a word of explanation to Photini, who was engaged upon a public concert, he started off, and arrived in Athens late at night.
prodigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading The Baron and Baroness von Hohenfels were startled at their midday breakfast, next morning, by the entrance of the prodigal.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Without a word of explanation to Photini, who was engaged upon a public concert, he started off, and arrived in Athens late at night.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading “Rudolph, good heavens!” cried the baron, and shook him gladly by the hand, but Rudolph was cold almost to rudeness.
Rudolph
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From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
Selaka
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From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading “Rudolph, good heavens!” cried the baron, and shook him gladly by the hand, but Rudolph was cold almost to rudeness.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Without a word of explanation to Photini, who was engaged upon a public concert, he started off, and arrived in Athens late at night.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The Baron and Baroness von Hohenfels were startled at their midday breakfast, next morning, by the entrance of the prodigal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Baron and Baroness von Hohenfels were startled at their midday breakfast, next morning, by the entrance of the prodigal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without a word of explanation to Photini, who was engaged upon a public concert, he started off, and arrived in Athens late at night.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Without a word of explanation to Photini, who was engaged upon a public concert, he started off, and arrived in Athens late at night.
von
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From this reading The Baron and Baroness von Hohenfels were startled at their midday breakfast, next morning, by the entrance of the prodigal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Without a word of explanation to Photini, who was engaged upon a public concert, he started off, and arrived in Athens late at night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
at the time that
From this reading One day late in October the news somehow or other reached Rudolph, when at Cannes, that Selaka and his daughter were back in Athens.
which person or people
From this reading Without a word of explanation to Photini, who was engaged upon a public concert, he started off, and arrived in Athens late at night.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without a word of explanation to Photini, who was engaged upon a public concert, he started off, and arrived in Athens late at night.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Without a word of explanation to Photini, who was engaged upon a public concert, he started off, and arrived in Athens late at night.
