used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
ambassador'snounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/
possessive form of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
being joined in close association
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
countrymannounUS /ˈkʌntrimən/
a man from your own country
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
di
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From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
embassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
a person of German nationality
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading He is an Italian.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "He is no countryman of mine.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
not any; not one
From this reading "He is no countryman of mine.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
noblemen
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From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
Peschiera
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From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
Randal
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From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
precisely as stated
From this reading Standing among these was a young Austrian, on his travels, of very high birth, and with an air of noble grace that suited the ideal of the old German chivalry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Randal arrived at the ambassador's before the count, and contrived to mix with the young noblemen attached to the embassy, and to whom he was known.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Randal was presented to him, and, after some talk on general topics, observed, "By the way, Prince, there is now in London a countryman of yours, with whom you are, doubtless, familiarly acquainted,--the Count di Peschiera."
