used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hour after hour the storm-beaten party sat before a blazing fire in the cottage of the German peasant.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Hour after hour the storm-beaten party sat before a blazing fire in the cottage of the German peasant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LADY FEODORA AND SIR WILLIAM.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The only thing that disturbed them was the anxiety of their friends at Friedrichshafen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The only thing that disturbed them was the anxiety of their friends at Friedrichshafen.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hour after hour the storm-beaten party sat before a blazing fire in the cottage of the German peasant.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Hour after hour the storm-beaten party sat before a blazing fire in the cottage of the German peasant.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Their clothing was dry, and they were quite comfortable.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Their clothing was dry, and they were quite comfortable.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Hour after hour the storm-beaten party sat before a blazing fire in the cottage of the German peasant.
greatly pleased
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The only thing that disturbed them was the anxiety of their friends at Friedrichshafen.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Their clothing was dry, and they were quite comfortable.
else
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From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
FEODORA
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From this reading LADY FEODORA AND SIR WILLIAM.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Hour after hour the storm-beaten party sat before a blazing fire in the cottage of the German peasant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
Friedrichshafen
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From this reading The only thing that disturbed them was the anxiety of their friends at Friedrichshafen.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The only thing that disturbed them was the anxiety of their friends at Friedrichshafen.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Hour after hour the storm-beaten party sat before a blazing fire in the cottage of the German peasant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Hour after hour the storm-beaten party sat before a blazing fire in the cottage of the German peasant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hour after hour the storm-beaten party sat before a blazing fire in the cottage of the German peasant.
ingenuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒenjuːəs/
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY FEODORA AND SIR WILLIAM.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hour after hour the storm-beaten party sat before a blazing fire in the cottage of the German peasant.
and nothing more
From this reading The only thing that disturbed them was the anxiety of their friends at Friedrichshafen.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Hour after hour the storm-beaten party sat before a blazing fire in the cottage of the German peasant.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading Hour after hour the storm-beaten party sat before a blazing fire in the cottage of the German peasant.
by chance
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
preservernounUS /priˈzɜːrvər/
a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Their clothing was dry, and they were quite comfortable.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Hour after hour the storm-beaten party sat before a blazing fire in the cottage of the German peasant.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
term of address for a man
From this reading LADY FEODORA AND SIR WILLIAM.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
storm-beatenadjective
damaged by storm
From this reading Hour after hour the storm-beaten party sat before a blazing fire in the cottage of the German peasant.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only thing that disturbed them was the anxiety of their friends at Friedrichshafen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hour after hour the storm-beaten party sat before a blazing fire in the cottage of the German peasant.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their clothing was dry, and they were quite comfortable.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The only thing that disturbed them was the anxiety of their friends at Friedrichshafen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their clothing was dry, and they were quite comfortable.
a special situation
From this reading The only thing that disturbed them was the anxiety of their friends at Friedrichshafen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their clothing was dry, and they were quite comfortable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their clothing was dry, and they were quite comfortable.
WILLIAM
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From this reading LADY FEODORA AND SIR WILLIAM.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Possibly something else disturbed the young baronet, for the lady, ingenuous enough to talk and act as she felt, seemed to be delighted with her gallant preserver.
