Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Without waiting for further permission to withdraw, the prince hastily opened the door and went out.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

From this reading Prince Augustus smilingly shook his head.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

the territory of an Elector (of the Holy Roman Empire) that expanded to become the kingdom of Prussia in 1701

From this reading THE VICTORIA OF THE BRANDENBURG GATE.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Without waiting for further permission to withdraw, the prince hastily opened the door and went out.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading "The physician of whom I stand in need is in my mother's kitchen," he said, "and your emperor has permitted me to seek him."

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Without waiting for further permission to withdraw, the prince hastily opened the door and went out.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Without waiting for further permission to withdraw, the prince hastily opened the door and went out.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading THE VICTORIA OF THE BRANDENBURG GATE.

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From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "The physician of whom I stand in need is in my mother's kitchen," he said, "and your emperor has permitted me to seek him."

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Without waiting for further permission to withdraw, the prince hastily opened the door and went out.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Prince Augustus smilingly shook his head.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "The physician of whom I stand in need is in my mother's kitchen," he said, "and your emperor has permitted me to seek him."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "The physician of whom I stand in need is in my mother's kitchen," he said, "and your emperor has permitted me to seek him."

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading "The physician of whom I stand in need is in my mother's kitchen," he said, "and your emperor has permitted me to seek him."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The physician of whom I stand in need is in my mother's kitchen," he said, "and your emperor has permitted me to seek him."

a particular point in time

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "The physician of whom I stand in need is in my mother's kitchen," he said, "and your emperor has permitted me to seek him."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "The physician of whom I stand in need is in my mother's kitchen," he said, "and your emperor has permitted me to seek him."

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "The physician of whom I stand in need is in my mother's kitchen," he said, "and your emperor has permitted me to seek him."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VICTORIA OF THE BRANDENBURG GATE.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Without waiting for further permission to withdraw, the prince hastily opened the door and went out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Without waiting for further permission to withdraw, the prince hastily opened the door and went out.

spread across or over

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

approval to do something

From this reading Without waiting for further permission to withdraw, the prince hastily opened the door and went out.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading "The physician of whom I stand in need is in my mother's kitchen," he said, "and your emperor has permitted me to seek him."

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Without waiting for further permission to withdraw, the prince hastily opened the door and went out.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The physician of whom I stand in need is in my mother's kitchen," he said, "and your emperor has permitted me to seek him."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

only a very short time before

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

try to get or reach

From this reading "The physician of whom I stand in need is in my mother's kitchen," he said, "and your emperor has permitted me to seek him."

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Prince Augustus smilingly shook his head.

with smiles; in a smiling manner

From this reading Prince Augustus smilingly shook his head.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "The physician of whom I stand in need is in my mother's kitchen," he said, "and your emperor has permitted me to seek him."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE VICTORIA OF THE BRANDENBURG GATE.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Without waiting for further permission to withdraw, the prince hastily opened the door and went out.

a shaky motion

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading THE VICTORIA OF THE BRANDENBURG GATE.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Without waiting for further permission to withdraw, the prince hastily opened the door and went out.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Without waiting for further permission to withdraw, the prince hastily opened the door and went out.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

which person or people

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The physician of whom I stand in need is in my mother's kitchen," he said, "and your emperor has permitted me to seek him."

pull back or move away or backward

From this reading Without waiting for further permission to withdraw, the prince hastily opened the door and went out.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without waiting for further permission to withdraw, the prince hastily opened the door and went out.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For a moment he sat down in the anteroom, for his feet were trembling so as to be scarcely able to support him, and such a pallor overspread his cheeks that Colonel Gerard, who had been waiting, hastened to him in dismay, and asked whether he would permit him to call a physician.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "The physician of whom I stand in need is in my mother's kitchen," he said, "and your emperor has permitted me to seek him."