used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am delighted to see you, Captain Shuffles!" exclaimed she, deserting her titled companion, and rushing towards him, her cheeks suffused with blushes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HEIDELBERG AND HOMBURG.
Arbuckle's
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From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
avant-courrier
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From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
blushesnounUS /ˈblʌʃəz/
plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
From this reading "I am delighted to see you, Captain Shuffles!" exclaimed she, deserting her titled companion, and rushing towards him, her cheeks suffused with blushes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "I am delighted to see you, Captain Shuffles!" exclaimed she, deserting her titled companion, and rushing towards him, her cheeks suffused with blushes.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "I am delighted to see you, Captain Shuffles!" exclaimed she, deserting her titled companion, and rushing towards him, her cheeks suffused with blushes.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
greatly pleased
From this reading "I am delighted to see you, Captain Shuffles!" exclaimed she, deserting her titled companion, and rushing towards him, her cheeks suffused with blushes.
desertingverbUS /ˈdezərtɪŋ/
-ing form of “desert” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading "I am delighted to see you, Captain Shuffles!" exclaimed she, deserting her titled companion, and rushing towards him, her cheeks suffused with blushes.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I am delighted to see you, Captain Shuffles!" exclaimed she, deserting her titled companion, and rushing towards him, her cheeks suffused with blushes.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
Feodora
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From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
HEIDELBERG
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From this reading HEIDELBERG AND HOMBURG.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am delighted to see you, Captain Shuffles!" exclaimed she, deserting her titled companion, and rushing towards him, her cheeks suffused with blushes.
HOMBURGnounUS /ˈhɑːmbərɡ/
a hat made of felt with a creased crown
From this reading HEIDELBERG AND HOMBURG.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am delighted to see you, Captain Shuffles!" exclaimed she, deserting her titled companion, and rushing towards him, her cheeks suffused with blushes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
Karl
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From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
immediately past
From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
marketplacenounUS /ˈmɑːrkətpleɪs/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
paler
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From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
Prinz
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From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
promenading
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From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading "I am delighted to see you, Captain Shuffles!" exclaimed she, deserting her titled companion, and rushing towards him, her cheeks suffused with blushes.
cut with a saw
From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I am delighted to see you, Captain Shuffles!" exclaimed she, deserting her titled companion, and rushing towards him, her cheeks suffused with blushes.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
ShufflesnounUS /ˈʃʌfəlz/
plural of “shuffle” — the act of mixing cards haphazardly
From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
term of address for a man
From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
suffusedverbUS /səˈfjuːzd/
past form of “suffuse” — cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
From this reading "I am delighted to see you, Captain Shuffles!" exclaimed she, deserting her titled companion, and rushing towards him, her cheeks suffused with blushes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
titledadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪtəld/
belonging to the peerage
From this reading "I am delighted to see you, Captain Shuffles!" exclaimed she, deserting her titled companion, and rushing towards him, her cheeks suffused with blushes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
in the direction of
From this reading "I am delighted to see you, Captain Shuffles!" exclaimed she, deserting her titled companion, and rushing towards him, her cheeks suffused with blushes.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
at the time that
From this reading She looked a shade paler than when the captain had met her last; but her color deepened when she discovered her gallant friend.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the arrival of the excursion party at Heidelberg, they were conducted, by Mr. Arbuckle's _avant-courrier_, to the Hotel Prinz Karl, in the marketplace, and near the castle, which is the principal object of interest in the town.
William
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From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of the first persons that Shuffles saw, as he walked up to the hotel, was Lady Feodora, promenading the veranda with Sir William.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am delighted to see you, Captain Shuffles!" exclaimed she, deserting her titled companion, and rushing towards him, her cheeks suffused with blushes.
