used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Courage, friends,” cried Cousin Fritz, cheerfully, “we’ll find a place of safety and comfort very soon.”
anew
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
move towards
From this reading He and the princess had paused to await the approach of their companions.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Cousin Fritz led the way through the impenetrable darkness, holding the princess by the arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading He and the princess had paused to await the approach of their companions.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind them came Bennett, guiding the king by the sound of the dwarf’s harsh, insistent voice.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading Behind them came Bennett, guiding the king by the sound of the dwarf’s harsh, insistent voice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cousin Fritz led the way through the impenetrable darkness, holding the princess by the arm.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Behind them came Bennett, guiding the king by the sound of the dwarf’s harsh, insistent voice.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading “Courage, friends,” cried Cousin Fritz, cheerfully, “we’ll find a place of safety and comfort very soon.”
collidedverbUS /kəˈlaɪdɪd/
past form of “collide” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading “Courage, friends,” cried Cousin Fritz, cheerfully, “we’ll find a place of safety and comfort very soon.”
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He and the princess had paused to await the approach of their companions.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading “Courage, friends,” cried Cousin Fritz, cheerfully, “we’ll find a place of safety and comfort very soon.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Cousin Fritz led the way through the impenetrable darkness, holding the princess by the arm.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Courage, friends,” cried Cousin Fritz, cheerfully, “we’ll find a place of safety and comfort very soon.”
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Cousin Fritz led the way through the impenetrable darkness, holding the princess by the arm.
dwarf's
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From this reading Behind them came Bennett, guiding the king by the sound of the dwarf’s harsh, insistent voice.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Courage, friends,” cried Cousin Fritz, cheerfully, “we’ll find a place of safety and comfort very soon.”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Courage, friends,” cried Cousin Fritz, cheerfully, “we’ll find a place of safety and comfort very soon.”
Fritz
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From this reading Cousin Fritz led the way through the impenetrable darkness, holding the princess by the arm.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading Behind them came Bennett, guiding the king by the sound of the dwarf’s harsh, insistent voice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He and the princess had paused to await the approach of their companions.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Behind them came Bennett, guiding the king by the sound of the dwarf’s harsh, insistent voice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and the princess had paused to await the approach of their companions.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Cousin Fritz led the way through the impenetrable darkness, holding the princess by the arm.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading Cousin Fritz led the way through the impenetrable darkness, holding the princess by the arm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading Behind them came Bennett, guiding the king by the sound of the dwarf’s harsh, insistent voice.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Behind them came Bennett, guiding the king by the sound of the dwarf’s harsh, insistent voice.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Cousin Fritz led the way through the impenetrable darkness, holding the princess by the arm.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Behind them came Bennett, guiding the king by the sound of the dwarf’s harsh, insistent voice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He and the princess had paused to await the approach of their companions.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Courage, friends,” cried Cousin Fritz, cheerfully, “we’ll find a place of safety and comfort very soon.”
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Cousin Fritz led the way through the impenetrable darkness, holding the princess by the arm.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
Reibach
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From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading “Courage, friends,” cried Cousin Fritz, cheerfully, “we’ll find a place of safety and comfort very soon.”
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
in the near future
From this reading “Courage, friends,” cried Cousin Fritz, cheerfully, “we’ll find a place of safety and comfort very soon.”
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Behind them came Bennett, guiding the king by the sound of the dwarf’s harsh, insistent voice.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cousin Fritz led the way through the impenetrable darkness, holding the princess by the arm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Behind them came Bennett, guiding the king by the sound of the dwarf’s harsh, insistent voice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Cousin Fritz led the way through the impenetrable darkness, holding the princess by the arm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He and the princess had paused to await the approach of their companions.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Courage, friends,” cried Cousin Fritz, cheerfully, “we’ll find a place of safety and comfort very soon.”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Behind them came Bennett, guiding the king by the sound of the dwarf’s harsh, insistent voice.
von
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From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Cousin Fritz led the way through the impenetrable darkness, holding the princess by the arm.
we'll
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From this reading “Courage, friends,” cried Cousin Fritz, cheerfully, “we’ll find a place of safety and comfort very soon.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
Wollenstein
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From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, the loyal courtiers, stumbled along in the rear, muttering impatiently now and again as they collided with some obstacle in their course or lost sight in the gloom of the fugitives in front of them.
