used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
AMBASSADORnounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the meantime, the Countess Sylvia, seated at the board in the midst of her council, was in a fury.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading In the meantime, the Countess Sylvia, seated at the board in the midst of her council, was in a fury.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
cartelnounUS /kɑːrˈtel/
a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
CastilenounUS /ˌkæˈstaɪl/
a region of central Spain; a former kingdom that comprised most of modern Spain and united with Aragon to form Spain in 1479
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
CASTILIANnoun
the Spanish language as spoken in Castile
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Upon receiving the parchment sealed massively in wax he removed the grease from the fingers of his left hand and proceeded with patient dignity to peruse the challenge.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading In the meantime, the Countess Sylvia, seated at the board in the midst of her council, was in a fury.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading In the meantime, the Countess Sylvia, seated at the board in the midst of her council, was in a fury.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Upon receiving the parchment sealed massively in wax he removed the grease from the fingers of his left hand and proceeded with patient dignity to peruse the challenge.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading In the meantime, the Countess Sylvia, seated at the board in the midst of her council, was in a fury.
grandeenoun
a nobleman of highest rank in Spain or Portugal
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
greasenounUS /ɡriːs/
a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading I will heed this, his mandate, carefully.”
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the meantime, the Countess Sylvia, seated at the board in the midst of her council, was in a fury.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
how
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From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
inimitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɪmətəbəl/
defying imitation; matchless
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Upon receiving the parchment sealed massively in wax he removed the grease from the fingers of his left hand and proceeded with patient dignity to peruse the challenge.
mandatenounUS /ˈmændeɪt/
a document giving an official instruction or command
From this reading I will heed this, his mandate, carefully.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
massivelyadverbUS /ˈmæsɪvli/
to a massive degree or in a massive manner
From this reading Upon receiving the parchment sealed massively in wax he removed the grease from the fingers of his left hand and proceeded with patient dignity to peruse the challenge.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, the Countess Sylvia, seated at the board in the midst of her council, was in a fury.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the meantime, the Countess Sylvia, seated at the board in the midst of her council, was in a fury.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading Upon receiving the parchment sealed massively in wax he removed the grease from the fingers of his left hand and proceeded with patient dignity to peruse the challenge.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Upon receiving the parchment sealed massively in wax he removed the grease from the fingers of his left hand and proceeded with patient dignity to peruse the challenge.
peruseverbUS /pərˈuːz/
examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading Upon receiving the parchment sealed massively in wax he removed the grease from the fingers of his left hand and proceeded with patient dignity to peruse the challenge.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Upon receiving the parchment sealed massively in wax he removed the grease from the fingers of his left hand and proceeded with patient dignity to peruse the challenge.
quarterings
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From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Upon receiving the parchment sealed massively in wax he removed the grease from the fingers of his left hand and proceeded with patient dignity to peruse the challenge.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
precisely, exactly
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading Upon receiving the parchment sealed massively in wax he removed the grease from the fingers of his left hand and proceeded with patient dignity to peruse the challenge.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading In the meantime, the Countess Sylvia, seated at the board in the midst of her council, was in a fury.
Señor
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From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
Sylvia
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From this reading In the meantime, the Countess Sylvia, seated at the board in the midst of her council, was in a fury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I will heed this, his mandate, carefully.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon receiving the parchment sealed massively in wax he removed the grease from the fingers of his left hand and proceeded with patient dignity to peruse the challenge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the meantime, the Countess Sylvia, seated at the board in the midst of her council, was in a fury.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading Upon receiving the parchment sealed massively in wax he removed the grease from the fingers of his left hand and proceeded with patient dignity to peruse the challenge.
at the time that
From this reading OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE RUDE CASTILIAN PRINCE WHEN the ambassador came into the room, the duke rose from his stool, and having carefully and politely removed the grease from the fingers of his right hand, held out his hand for the cartel in an imperious manner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will heed this, his mandate, carefully.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Señor Ambassador,” said he, with the inimitable air which requires a grandee of I know not how many quarterings to support, “I understand you to come from our nephew of Castile.
