used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading It takes a very hardened conspirator to cast youth into captivity without a touch of remorse.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
put or send forth
From this reading It takes a very hardened conspirator to cast youth into captivity without a touch of remorse.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
conspiratornounUS /kənˈspɪrətər/
a member of a conspiracy
From this reading It takes a very hardened conspirator to cast youth into captivity without a touch of remorse.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading What is our duty toward him.”
the boundary of a surface
From this reading “Rukacs, Posnovitch,” said Posadowski, in a low tone, as the quartette formed by the sidewalk’s edge, “you know who this man is.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading “Rukacs, Posnovitch,” said Posadowski, in a low tone, as the quartette formed by the sidewalk’s edge, “you know who this man is.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading It takes a very hardened conspirator to cast youth into captivity without a touch of remorse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What is our duty toward him.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It takes a very hardened conspirator to cast youth into captivity without a touch of remorse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Rukacs, Posnovitch,” said Posadowski, in a low tone, as the quartette formed by the sidewalk’s edge, “you know who this man is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It takes a very hardened conspirator to cast youth into captivity without a touch of remorse.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Rukacs, Posnovitch,” said Posadowski, in a low tone, as the quartette formed by the sidewalk’s edge, “you know who this man is.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Rukacs, Posnovitch,” said Posadowski, in a low tone, as the quartette formed by the sidewalk’s edge, “you know who this man is.
the force of workers available
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading What is our duty toward him.”
paler
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From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
Posadowski
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From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
Posnovitch
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From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
quartettenoun
four performers or singers who perform together
From this reading “Rukacs, Posnovitch,” said Posadowski, in a low tone, as the quartette formed by the sidewalk’s edge, “you know who this man is.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading It takes a very hardened conspirator to cast youth into captivity without a touch of remorse.
Rukacs
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From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Rukacs, Posnovitch,” said Posadowski, in a low tone, as the quartette formed by the sidewalk’s edge, “you know who this man is.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
sidewalk's
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From this reading “Rukacs, Posnovitch,” said Posadowski, in a low tone, as the quartette formed by the sidewalk’s edge, “you know who this man is.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
having a supporting base
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
Szalaki
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From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading It takes a very hardened conspirator to cast youth into captivity without a touch of remorse.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Rukacs, Posnovitch,” said Posadowski, in a low tone, as the quartette formed by the sidewalk’s edge, “you know who this man is.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Rukacs, Posnovitch,” said Posadowski, in a low tone, as the quartette formed by the sidewalk’s edge, “you know who this man is.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading It takes a very hardened conspirator to cast youth into captivity without a touch of remorse.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading What is our duty toward him.”
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
precisely as stated
From this reading It takes a very hardened conspirator to cast youth into captivity without a touch of remorse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He who called himself Count Szalaki was somewhat paler than usual, but his step was firm, and there was that in his bearing that caused a pang of regret in the mind of his companion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is our duty toward him.”
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
which person or people
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It takes a very hardened conspirator to cast youth into captivity without a touch of remorse.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Rukacs, Posnovitch,” said Posadowski, in a low tone, as the quartette formed by the sidewalk’s edge, “you know who this man is.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “These men are your friends and know your secret,” whispered Posadowski to the prince, as they approached Rukacs and Posnovitch, who were standing boldly in the glare of an electric light by the side of the carriage.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It takes a very hardened conspirator to cast youth into captivity without a touch of remorse.
