used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
abductionnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
acted upon; influenced
From this reading I begin to fear that your mother and I were too easily affected by pleasing manners and a handsome face.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It ran as follows: ‘Szalaki common name.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I begin to fear that your mother and I were too easily affected by pleasing manners and a handsome face.”
eat an early morning meal
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading “It ran as follows: ‘Szalaki common name.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading I begin to fear that your mother and I were too easily affected by pleasing manners and a handsome face.”
a person who is older than you are
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I begin to fear that your mother and I were too easily affected by pleasing manners and a handsome face.”
a social unit living together
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I begin to fear that your mother and I were too easily affected by pleasing manners and a handsome face.”
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “It ran as follows: ‘Szalaki common name.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
Gerald
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From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading I begin to fear that your mother and I were too easily affected by pleasing manners and a handsome face.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It ran as follows: ‘Szalaki common name.
Kate
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From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
social deportment
From this reading I begin to fear that your mother and I were too easily affected by pleasing manners and a handsome face.”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I begin to fear that your mother and I were too easily affected by pleasing manners and a handsome face.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “It ran as follows: ‘Szalaki common name.
Ned
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From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
not any; not one
From this reading No nobility.’
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading No nobility.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading I begin to fear that your mother and I were too easily affected by pleasing manners and a handsome face.”
prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “It ran as follows: ‘Szalaki common name.
on the contrary
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
Rexopolis
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From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
shamefacedlyadverb
in a shamefaced manner
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
Szalaki
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From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I begin to fear that your mother and I were too easily affected by pleasing manners and a handsome face.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I begin to fear that your mother and I were too easily affected by pleasing manners and a handsome face.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I begin to fear that your mother and I were too easily affected by pleasing manners and a handsome face.”
ViennanounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I begin to fear that your mother and I were too easily affected by pleasing manners and a handsome face.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the second morning after the crown prince’s abduction, Gerald Strong and his family formed themselves at breakfast into what Ned called “a committee of the whole on the Szalaki matter.”
the day immediately before today
From this reading “I received a cable despatch late yesterday afternoon, dated at Rexopolis, and signed by our Vienna agent,” remarked Strong the elder, glancing rather shamefacedly at Kate.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I begin to fear that your mother and I were too easily affected by pleasing manners and a handsome face.”
