used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
AmbernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading 'Come, Captain Amber,' said Jensen boldly, 'you know what I want very well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Lancelot, looking down at the fellow without returning his salutation, asked him what he wanted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lancelot, looking down at the fellow without returning his salutation, asked him what he wanted.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading 'Come, Captain Amber,' said Jensen boldly, 'you know what I want very well.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading 'Come, Captain Amber,' said Jensen boldly, 'you know what I want very well.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Come, Captain Amber,' said Jensen boldly, 'you know what I want very well.
DIPLOMACYnounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lancelot, looking down at the fellow without returning his salutation, asked him what he wanted.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
fantasticaladjective
existing in fancy only
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
a boy or man
From this reading Lancelot, looking down at the fellow without returning his salutation, asked him what he wanted.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lancelot, looking down at the fellow without returning his salutation, asked him what he wanted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
JensennounUS /ˈdʒensən/
modernistic Danish writer (1873-1950)
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'Come, Captain Amber,' said Jensen boldly, 'you know what I want very well.
LancelotnounUS /ˈlænsəlɑːt/
(Arthurian legend) one of the knights of the Round Table; friend of King Arthur until (according to some versions of the legend) he became the lover of Arthur's wife Guinevere
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Lancelot, looking down at the fellow without returning his salutation, asked him what he wanted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Lancelot, looking down at the fellow without returning his salutation, asked him what he wanted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Come, Captain Amber,' said Jensen boldly, 'you know what I want very well.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading Lancelot, looking down at the fellow without returning his salutation, asked him what he wanted.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading I want to come to terms.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I want to come to terms.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
precisely as stated
From this reading 'Come, Captain Amber,' said Jensen boldly, 'you know what I want very well.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading 'Come, Captain Amber,' said Jensen boldly, 'you know what I want very well.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Lancelot, looking down at the fellow without returning his salutation, asked him what he wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
(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 I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lancelot, looking down at the fellow without returning his salutation, asked him what he wanted.
at the time that
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will do the rascal this justice, that he looked well enough in his splendid coat, though his carriage was too fantastical--more of the stage player than the soldier.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Jensen was within a few feet of the stockade he halted, and saluted Lancelot with a formal gravity that seemed grotesque under the circumstances.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Lancelot, looking down at the fellow without returning his salutation, asked him what he wanted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Come, Captain Amber,' said Jensen boldly, 'you know what I want very well.
