used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bertram had expected this question, and had sought and found time to prepare his answer to it.
react verbally
From this reading Bertram had expected this question, and had sought and found time to prepare his answer to it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her feeble father would be no support to her whatever--on the contrary, he wished the decision to be put off as long as possible.
make certain of
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her feeble father would be no support to her whatever--on the contrary, he wished the decision to be put off as long as possible.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
Bertram
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From this reading Bertram had expected this question, and had sought and found time to prepare his answer to it.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
brusqueadjectiveUS /brʌsk/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
without doubt or question
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
carefully weighed
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Her feeble father would be no support to her whatever--on the contrary, he wished the decision to be put off as long as possible.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Her feeble father would be no support to her whatever--on the contrary, he wished the decision to be put off as long as possible.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
Erna
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From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
Erna's
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From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Bertram had expected this question, and had sought and found time to prepare his answer to it.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her feeble father would be no support to her whatever--on the contrary, he wished the decision to be put off as long as possible.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Her feeble father would be no support to her whatever--on the contrary, he wished the decision to be put off as long as possible.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
set up or found
From this reading Bertram had expected this question, and had sought and found time to prepare his answer to it.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
obtain
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bertram had expected this question, and had sought and found time to prepare his answer to it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
Hildegard
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From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
Hildegard's
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From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bertram had expected this question, and had sought and found time to prepare his answer to it.
an instinctive motive
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
involveverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlv/
connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bertram had expected this question, and had sought and found time to prepare his answer to it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
lastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Her feeble father would be no support to her whatever--on the contrary, he wished the decision to be put off as long as possible.
engage in
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
not any; not one
From this reading Her feeble father would be no support to her whatever--on the contrary, he wished the decision to be put off as long as possible.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her feeble father would be no support to her whatever--on the contrary, he wished the decision to be put off as long as possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her feeble father would be no support to her whatever--on the contrary, he wished the decision to be put off as long as possible.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Her feeble father would be no support to her whatever--on the contrary, he wished the decision to be put off as long as possible.
by chance
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Bertram had expected this question, and had sought and found time to prepare his answer to it.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Her feeble father would be no support to her whatever--on the contrary, he wished the decision to be put off as long as possible.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Bertram had expected this question, and had sought and found time to prepare his answer to it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
cut with a saw
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
get by special effort
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
that is looked for
From this reading Bertram had expected this question, and had sought and found time to prepare his answer to it.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Her feeble father would be no support to her whatever--on the contrary, he wished the decision to be put off as long as possible.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Bertram had expected this question, and had sought and found time to prepare his answer to it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Bertram had expected this question, and had sought and found time to prepare his answer to it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bertram had expected this question, and had sought and found time to prepare his answer to it.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
precisely as stated
From this reading And, lastly, he saw now quite clearly that Hildegard's pressing invitation to make a lengthened stay had had the very definite aim to secure in him, as in a very influential friend, an ally in the execution of her plans.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Her feeble father would be no support to her whatever--on the contrary, he wished the decision to be put off as long as possible.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Her feeble father would be no support to her whatever--on the contrary, he wished the decision to be put off as long as possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His first impulse has been to taste the full delights of triumph, and to assure Hildegard, in strict accordance with the actual truth, that the Baron need never expect to gain Erna's affection.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But then he considered that so brusque a revelation, would, without the slightest doubt, cause the proud lady to burst forth into a tempest of indignation, would bring Erna into a disagreeable position, and possibly involve her in extremely awkward scenes.
