used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Therefore let it suffice us to take only a passing glance at those mysteries.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Benjamin Vajdar was enjoying a tete-a-tete with the Marchioness Caldariva after the theatre.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mysterious workings of the commissary department are beyond the understanding of ordinary mortals.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Well, what has my cripple to report of his day's doings?" asked Rozina.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Therefore let it suffice us to take only a passing glance at those mysteries.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading Benjamin Vajdar was enjoying a tete-a-tete with the Marchioness Caldariva after the theatre.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The mysterious workings of the commissary department are beyond the understanding of ordinary mortals.
Caldariva
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From this reading Benjamin Vajdar was enjoying a tete-a-tete with the Marchioness Caldariva after the theatre.
COMMISSARIATnoun
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading SECRETS OF THE COMMISSARIAT.
commissarynounUS /ˈkɑːməseri/
a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)
From this reading The mysterious workings of the commissary department are beyond the understanding of ordinary mortals.
crippleverbUS /ˈkrɪpəl/
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
From this reading "Well, what has my cripple to report of his day's doings?" asked Rozina.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Well, what has my cripple to report of his day's doings?" asked Rozina.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The mysterious workings of the commissary department are beyond the understanding of ordinary mortals.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading "Well, what has my cripple to report of his day's doings?" asked Rozina.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Benjamin Vajdar was enjoying a tete-a-tete with the Marchioness Caldariva after the theatre.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Therefore let it suffice us to take only a passing glance at those mysteries.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, what has my cripple to report of his day's doings?" asked Rozina.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, what has my cripple to report of his day's doings?" asked Rozina.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Therefore let it suffice us to take only a passing glance at those mysteries.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Therefore let it suffice us to take only a passing glance at those mysteries.
MarchionessnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənɪs/
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading Benjamin Vajdar was enjoying a tete-a-tete with the Marchioness Caldariva after the theatre.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading The mysterious workings of the commissary department are beyond the understanding of ordinary mortals.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well, what has my cripple to report of his day's doings?" asked Rozina.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Therefore let it suffice us to take only a passing glance at those mysteries.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The mysterious workings of the commissary department are beyond the understanding of ordinary mortals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SECRETS OF THE COMMISSARIAT.
and nothing more
From this reading Therefore let it suffice us to take only a passing glance at those mysteries.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The mysterious workings of the commissary department are beyond the understanding of ordinary mortals.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Therefore let it suffice us to take only a passing glance at those mysteries.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "Well, what has my cripple to report of his day's doings?" asked Rozina.
Rozina
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From this reading "Well, what has my cripple to report of his day's doings?" asked Rozina.
SECRETSnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading SECRETS OF THE COMMISSARIAT.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Therefore let it suffice us to take only a passing glance at those mysteries.
carry out
From this reading Therefore let it suffice us to take only a passing glance at those mysteries.
tete-a-tetenoun
a private conversation between two people
From this reading Benjamin Vajdar was enjoying a tete-a-tete with the Marchioness Caldariva after the theatre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SECRETS OF THE COMMISSARIAT.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Benjamin Vajdar was enjoying a tete-a-tete with the Marchioness Caldariva after the theatre.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore let it suffice us to take only a passing glance at those mysteries.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Therefore let it suffice us to take only a passing glance at those mysteries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Therefore let it suffice us to take only a passing glance at those mysteries.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The mysterious workings of the commissary department are beyond the understanding of ordinary mortals.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Therefore let it suffice us to take only a passing glance at those mysteries.
Vajdar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Benjamin Vajdar was enjoying a tete-a-tete with the Marchioness Caldariva after the theatre.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Benjamin Vajdar was enjoying a tete-a-tete with the Marchioness Caldariva after the theatre.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, what has my cripple to report of his day's doings?" asked Rozina.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, what has my cripple to report of his day's doings?" asked Rozina.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Benjamin Vajdar was enjoying a tete-a-tete with the Marchioness Caldariva after the theatre.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading The mysterious workings of the commissary department are beyond the understanding of ordinary mortals.
