acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading The handsome face was marred by an imperious querulousness that for the moment detracted from its acknowledged nobility.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The handsome face was marred by an imperious querulousness that for the moment detracted from its acknowledged nobility.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Servants are at this moment searching palace and park for you.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Servants are at this moment searching palace and park for you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Servants are at this moment searching palace and park for you.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Strafford,” he cried impatiently, “I have been kept waiting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The handsome face was marred by an imperious querulousness that for the moment detracted from its acknowledged nobility.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading There was more of hurry than of kingly dignity in the entrance of Charles.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Strafford,” he cried impatiently, “I have been kept waiting.
detractedverbUS /dɪˈtræktɪd/
past form of “detract” — take away a part from; diminish
From this reading The handsome face was marred by an imperious querulousness that for the moment detracted from its acknowledged nobility.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading There was more of hurry than of kingly dignity in the entrance of Charles.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading There was more of hurry than of kingly dignity in the entrance of Charles.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The handsome face was marred by an imperious querulousness that for the moment detracted from its acknowledged nobility.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The handsome face was marred by an imperious querulousness that for the moment detracted from its acknowledged nobility.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The handsome face was marred by an imperious querulousness that for the moment detracted from its acknowledged nobility.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The handsome face was marred by an imperious querulousness that for the moment detracted from its acknowledged nobility.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Strafford,” he cried impatiently, “I have been kept waiting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Strafford,” he cried impatiently, “I have been kept waiting.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading There was more of hurry than of kingly dignity in the entrance of Charles.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Strafford,” he cried impatiently, “I have been kept waiting.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading “Strafford,” he cried impatiently, “I have been kept waiting.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading The handsome face was marred by an imperious querulousness that for the moment detracted from its acknowledged nobility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was more of hurry than of kingly dignity in the entrance of Charles.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The handsome face was marred by an imperious querulousness that for the moment detracted from its acknowledged nobility.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading “Strafford,” he cried impatiently, “I have been kept waiting.
kinglyadjectiveUS /ˈkɪŋli/
having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king
From this reading There was more of hurry than of kingly dignity in the entrance of Charles.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading The handsome face was marred by an imperious querulousness that for the moment detracted from its acknowledged nobility.
a particular point in time
From this reading The handsome face was marred by an imperious querulousness that for the moment detracted from its acknowledged nobility.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was more of hurry than of kingly dignity in the entrance of Charles.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading The handsome face was marred by an imperious querulousness that for the moment detracted from its acknowledged nobility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was more of hurry than of kingly dignity in the entrance of Charles.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Servants are at this moment searching palace and park for you.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Servants are at this moment searching palace and park for you.
querulousnessnoun
the quality of being given to complaining
From this reading The handsome face was marred by an imperious querulousness that for the moment detracted from its acknowledged nobility.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Servants are at this moment searching palace and park for you.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Servants are at this moment searching palace and park for you.
Strafford
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From this reading “Strafford,” he cried impatiently, “I have been kept waiting.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was more of hurry than of kingly dignity in the entrance of Charles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The handsome face was marred by an imperious querulousness that for the moment detracted from its acknowledged nobility.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was more of hurry than of kingly dignity in the entrance of Charles.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was more of hurry than of kingly dignity in the entrance of Charles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Servants are at this moment searching palace and park for you.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “Strafford,” he cried impatiently, “I have been kept waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was more of hurry than of kingly dignity in the entrance of Charles.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where have you been?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Servants are at this moment searching palace and park for you.
