used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first, I thought his majesty was attacked by a simple fainting fit, caused by his sudden rising at the table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His breathing, however, and other indications lead me to believe that he is in a very precarious condition.”
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading They stood together apart, while Fraulein Müller and Carl Eingen, conversing in low whispers, watched beside the prostrated king.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, not unnoticed by Cousin Fritz, had left the apartment together.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first, I thought his majesty was attacked by a simple fainting fit, caused by his sudden rising at the table.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading At first, I thought his majesty was attacked by a simple fainting fit, caused by his sudden rising at the table.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, not unnoticed by Cousin Fritz, had left the apartment together.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading His breathing, however, and other indications lead me to believe that he is in a very precarious condition.”
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
next to; at the side of
From this reading They stood together apart, while Fraulein Müller and Carl Eingen, conversing in low whispers, watched beside the prostrated king.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading His breathing, however, and other indications lead me to believe that he is in a very precarious condition.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At first, I thought his majesty was attacked by a simple fainting fit, caused by his sudden rising at the table.
Carl
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From this reading They stood together apart, while Fraulein Müller and Carl Eingen, conversing in low whispers, watched beside the prostrated king.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading At first, I thought his majesty was attacked by a simple fainting fit, caused by his sudden rising at the table.
a state at a particular time
From this reading His breathing, however, and other indications lead me to believe that he is in a very precarious condition.”
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading They stood together apart, while Fraulein Müller and Carl Eingen, conversing in low whispers, watched beside the prostrated king.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, not unnoticed by Cousin Fritz, had left the apartment together.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, not unnoticed by Cousin Fritz, had left the apartment together.
Eingen
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From this reading They stood together apart, while Fraulein Müller and Carl Eingen, conversing in low whispers, watched beside the prostrated king.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading At first, I thought his majesty was attacked by a simple fainting fit, caused by his sudden rising at the table.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, I thought his majesty was attacked by a simple fainting fit, caused by his sudden rising at the table.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading At first, I thought his majesty was attacked by a simple fainting fit, caused by his sudden rising at the table.
FranklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
Frauleinnoun
a German courtesy title or form of address for an unmarried woman
From this reading They stood together apart, while Fraulein Müller and Carl Eingen, conversing in low whispers, watched beside the prostrated king.
Fritz
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From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, not unnoticed by Cousin Fritz, had left the apartment together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, not unnoticed by Cousin Fritz, had left the apartment together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His breathing, however, and other indications lead me to believe that he is in a very precarious condition.”
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
highnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first, I thought his majesty was attacked by a simple fainting fit, caused by his sudden rising at the table.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His breathing, however, and other indications lead me to believe that he is in a very precarious condition.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At first, I thought his majesty was attacked by a simple fainting fit, caused by his sudden rising at the table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading His breathing, however, and other indications lead me to believe that he is in a very precarious condition.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His breathing, however, and other indications lead me to believe that he is in a very precarious condition.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading They stood together apart, while Fraulein Müller and Carl Eingen, conversing in low whispers, watched beside the prostrated king.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading His breathing, however, and other indications lead me to believe that he is in a very precarious condition.”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, not unnoticed by Cousin Fritz, had left the apartment together.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They stood together apart, while Fraulein Müller and Carl Eingen, conversing in low whispers, watched beside the prostrated king.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading At first, I thought his majesty was attacked by a simple fainting fit, caused by his sudden rising at the table.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
Müller
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From this reading They stood together apart, while Fraulein Müller and Carl Eingen, conversing in low whispers, watched beside the prostrated king.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, not unnoticed by Cousin Fritz, had left the apartment together.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His breathing, however, and other indications lead me to believe that he is in a very precarious condition.”
precariousadjectiveUS /priˈkeriəs/
affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading His breathing, however, and other indications lead me to believe that he is in a very precarious condition.”
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
prostrated
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From this reading They stood together apart, while Fraulein Müller and Carl Eingen, conversing in low whispers, watched beside the prostrated king.
Reibach
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From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, not unnoticed by Cousin Fritz, had left the apartment together.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading At first, I thought his majesty was attacked by a simple fainting fit, caused by his sudden rising at the table.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading At first, I thought his majesty was attacked by a simple fainting fit, caused by his sudden rising at the table.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They stood together apart, while Fraulein Müller and Carl Eingen, conversing in low whispers, watched beside the prostrated king.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading At first, I thought his majesty was attacked by a simple fainting fit, caused by his sudden rising at the table.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At first, I thought his majesty was attacked by a simple fainting fit, caused by his sudden rising at the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They stood together apart, while Fraulein Müller and Carl Eingen, conversing in low whispers, watched beside the prostrated king.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first, I thought his majesty was attacked by a simple fainting fit, caused by his sudden rising at the table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They stood together apart, while Fraulein Müller and Carl Eingen, conversing in low whispers, watched beside the prostrated king.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, not unnoticed by Cousin Fritz, had left the apartment together.
precisely as stated
From this reading His breathing, however, and other indications lead me to believe that he is in a very precarious condition.”
von
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From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, not unnoticed by Cousin Fritz, had left the apartment together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first, I thought his majesty was attacked by a simple fainting fit, caused by his sudden rising at the table.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading They stood together apart, while Fraulein Müller and Carl Eingen, conversing in low whispers, watched beside the prostrated king.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They stood together apart, while Fraulein Müller and Carl Eingen, conversing in low whispers, watched beside the prostrated king.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading They stood together apart, while Fraulein Müller and Carl Eingen, conversing in low whispers, watched beside the prostrated king.
Wollenstein
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From this reading Count von Reibach and Baron Wollenstein, not unnoticed by Cousin Fritz, had left the apartment together.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Frankly, your royal highness,” said Herr Bennett to the princess fifteen minutes later, “there are symptoms in the case that worry me.
