used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
(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 “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
avowedadjectiveUS /əˈvaʊd/
openly declared as such
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
Bokara
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From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading This was indeed the crowning irony of the situation.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
fearlesslyadverb
without fear
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
fury's
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From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading This was indeed the crowning irony of the situation.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading This was indeed the crowning irony of the situation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
overshadowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
perfectingverbUS /pərˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
pivotverbUS /ˈpɪvət/
turn on a pivot
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
Princess'snounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
with speed
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
resignverbUS /rɪˈzaɪn/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
except for; apart from
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading This was indeed the crowning irony of the situation.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
that is looked for
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
subtlyadverbUS /ˈsʌtəli/
in a subtle manner
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
carry out
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was indeed the crowning irony of the situation.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
unalterableadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːltərəbəl/
not capable of being changed or altered
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
UNBOUNDEDadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
which person or people
From this reading I, who would give my life to save the Princess’s, was to be this reckless fury’s accomplice in a plot to murder her, in order to keep on the throne a Prince who had solemnly declared to me his unalterable decision to resign it.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Princess was regarded by her as the central pivot on which the whole Russian intrigue turned, and to take her life was the openly avowed object of that dangerous woman’s passion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That any attempt would be subtly planned and fearlessly carried out I knew well enough, and it was for the perfecting of such a scheme that she sought my help.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the fury of the Countess Bokara.