used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading “Your Majesty,” said Count Piper, looking away from those calm, blank blue eyes, “will you forgo the chase to-morrow to attend the Council of State?”
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Your Majesty,” said Count Piper, looking away from those calm, blank blue eyes, “will you forgo the chase to-morrow to attend the Council of State?”
babyhoodnounUS /ˈbeɪbihʊd/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading “Your Majesty,” said Count Piper, looking away from those calm, blank blue eyes, “will you forgo the chase to-morrow to attend the Council of State?”
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading “Your Majesty,” said Count Piper, looking away from those calm, blank blue eyes, “will you forgo the chase to-morrow to attend the Council of State?”
a youthful male person
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
make calm or still
From this reading “Your Majesty,” said Count Piper, looking away from those calm, blank blue eyes, “will you forgo the chase to-morrow to attend the Council of State?”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading “Your Majesty,” said Count Piper, looking away from those calm, blank blue eyes, “will you forgo the chase to-morrow to attend the Council of State?”
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
colorlessadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərləs/
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading “Your Majesty,” said Count Piper, looking away from those calm, blank blue eyes, “will you forgo the chase to-morrow to attend the Council of State?”
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
divisible by two
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “Your Majesty,” said Count Piper, looking away from those calm, blank blue eyes, “will you forgo the chase to-morrow to attend the Council of State?”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
forgoverbUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
From this reading “Your Majesty,” said Count Piper, looking away from those calm, blank blue eyes, “will you forgo the chase to-morrow to attend the Council of State?”
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
immovablenounUS /ˌɪˈmuːvəbəl/
property consisting of houses and land
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
indifferency
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From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
Karl
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From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
kinswomannoun
a female relative
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
lineaments
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From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading “Your Majesty,” said Count Piper, looking away from those calm, blank blue eyes, “will you forgo the chase to-morrow to attend the Council of State?”
engage in
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
and nothing more
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
PipernounUS /ˈpaɪpər/
someone who plays the bagpipe
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Your Majesty,” said Count Piper, looking away from those calm, blank blue eyes, “will you forgo the chase to-morrow to attend the Council of State?”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “Your Majesty,” said Count Piper, looking away from those calm, blank blue eyes, “will you forgo the chase to-morrow to attend the Council of State?”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
SwedennounUS /ˈswiːdən/
a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Your Majesty,” said Count Piper, looking away from those calm, blank blue eyes, “will you forgo the chase to-morrow to attend the Council of State?”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
to-morrow
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From this reading “Your Majesty,” said Count Piper, looking away from those calm, blank blue eyes, “will you forgo the chase to-morrow to attend the Council of State?”
upturnedadjective
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Karl sat immovable; across his slightly upturned face fell a pale ray of sun that had faintly penetrated the clouds and entered the small room, and in this light that was so dim as to be almost colorless, the King’s countenance, framed in the loose flowing, light hair, had such a strange effect that it almost startled Count Piper, even though he had known the King from babyhood and daily watched his lineaments.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
which person or people
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Very obvious now was that inhuman look, a serenity, a reserve that was neither disdain nor secrecy but mere indifferency, a look of something large and noble and cold in the wide, handsome face that did not belong to ordinary mankind.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Your Majesty,” said Count Piper, looking away from those calm, blank blue eyes, “will you forgo the chase to-morrow to attend the Council of State?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was not attractive, this expression, it inspired a certain fear even in one as familiar with it as Count Piper--yet the King was only a haughty boy, soiled from his rough sport and drunk--a boy who had been insolent to his kinswoman and who had insulted his sister’s friend almost in her presence.
showing curiosity
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
but in spite of that
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your Majesty,” said Count Piper, looking away from those calm, blank blue eyes, “will you forgo the chase to-morrow to attend the Council of State?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Count Piper stood looking thoughtfully at the King; he was wondering if the young man was sober enough to make it worth while speaking to him; he doubted this, and yet time was short--a question of hours might decide the fate of Sweden.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your Majesty,” said Count Piper, looking away from those calm, blank blue eyes, “will you forgo the chase to-morrow to attend the Council of State?”
