used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour afterwards the seconds had arranged all that was needful.
(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 An hour afterwards the seconds had arranged all that was needful.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Count Rivero and Herr von Stielow, with the seconds and a surgeon, walked over the dewy ground of a small grassy opening amongst the trees.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour afterwards the seconds had arranged all that was needful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DUEL AND THE ROSE.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading An hour afterwards the seconds had arranged all that was needful.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The preparations were quickly concluded.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Rivero and Herr von Stielow, with the seconds and a surgeon, walked over the dewy ground of a small grassy opening amongst the trees.
the first light of day
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading Count Rivero and Herr von Stielow, with the seconds and a surgeon, walked over the dewy ground of a small grassy opening amongst the trees.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading THE DUEL AND THE ROSE.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading Count Rivero and Herr von Stielow, with the seconds and a surgeon, walked over the dewy ground of a small grassy opening amongst the trees.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Count Rivero and Herr von Stielow, with the seconds and a surgeon, walked over the dewy ground of a small grassy opening amongst the trees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An hour afterwards the seconds had arranged all that was needful.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Count Rivero and Herr von Stielow, with the seconds and a surgeon, walked over the dewy ground of a small grassy opening amongst the trees.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour afterwards the seconds had arranged all that was needful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading An hour afterwards the seconds had arranged all that was needful.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Count Rivero and Herr von Stielow, with the seconds and a surgeon, walked over the dewy ground of a small grassy opening amongst the trees.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Count Rivero and Herr von Stielow, with the seconds and a surgeon, walked over the dewy ground of a small grassy opening amongst the trees.
PraternounUS /ˈpreɪtər/
an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The preparations were quickly concluded.
with speed
From this reading The preparations were quickly concluded.
Rivero
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From this reading Count Rivero and Herr von Stielow, with the seconds and a surgeon, walked over the dewy ground of a small grassy opening amongst the trees.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE DUEL AND THE ROSE.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading An hour afterwards the seconds had arranged all that was needful.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Count Rivero and Herr von Stielow, with the seconds and a surgeon, walked over the dewy ground of a small grassy opening amongst the trees.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
Stielow
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From this reading Count Rivero and Herr von Stielow, with the seconds and a surgeon, walked over the dewy ground of a small grassy opening amongst the trees.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Count Rivero and Herr von Stielow, with the seconds and a surgeon, walked over the dewy ground of a small grassy opening amongst the trees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An hour afterwards the seconds had arranged all that was needful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUEL AND THE ROSE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Count Rivero and Herr von Stielow, with the seconds and a surgeon, walked over the dewy ground of a small grassy opening amongst the trees.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
von
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From this reading Count Rivero and Herr von Stielow, with the seconds and a surgeon, walked over the dewy ground of a small grassy opening amongst the trees.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Count Rivero and Herr von Stielow, with the seconds and a surgeon, walked over the dewy ground of a small grassy opening amongst the trees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An hour afterwards the seconds had arranged all that was needful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next morning, in the earliest dawn, two carriages were seen driving to a secluded spot at the farther end of the Prater.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Count Rivero and Herr von Stielow, with the seconds and a surgeon, walked over the dewy ground of a small grassy opening amongst the trees.
