used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading He was fed up with America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
a youthful male person
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
brazened
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From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
Delphinenort
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From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
at any time
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading He was fed up with America.
foot's
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From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
Heinrich
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From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading That's the whole history, Prince," said Imma Spoelmann, "and now you know why my father lost his temper over your pointed question."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
Imma
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From this reading That's the whole history, Prince," said Imma Spoelmann, "and now you know why my father lost his temper over your pointed question."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
iniquitynounUS /ˌɪˈnɪkwɪti/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
Klaus
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From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That's the whole history, Prince," said Imma Spoelmann, "and now you know why my father lost his temper over your pointed question."
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
go away from a place
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading That's the whole history, Prince," said Imma Spoelmann, "and now you know why my father lost his temper over your pointed question."
take the midday meal
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading That's the whole history, Prince," said Imma Spoelmann, "and now you know why my father lost his temper over your pointed question."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
and nothing more
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That's the whole history, Prince," said Imma Spoelmann, "and now you know why my father lost his temper over your pointed question."
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
having a point
From this reading That's the whole history, Prince," said Imma Spoelmann, "and now you know why my father lost his temper over your pointed question."
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading That's the whole history, Prince," said Imma Spoelmann, "and now you know why my father lost his temper over your pointed question."
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading That's the whole history, Prince," said Imma Spoelmann, "and now you know why my father lost his temper over your pointed question."
quick-temperedadjective
quickly aroused to anger
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
recurring again and again
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading That's the whole history, Prince," said Imma Spoelmann, "and now you know why my father lost his temper over your pointed question."
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
express in words
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
a male human offspring
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
Spoelmann
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From this reading That's the whole history, Prince," said Imma Spoelmann, "and now you know why my father lost his temper over your pointed question."
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
taintnounUS /teɪnt/
the state of being contaminated
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading That's the whole history, Prince," said Imma Spoelmann, "and now you know why my father lost his temper over your pointed question."
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
That's
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From this reading That's the whole history, Prince," said Imma Spoelmann, "and now you know why my father lost his temper over your pointed question."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Klaus Heinrich thanked her for the explanation; indeed, as he saluted and took leave (it was lunch time) of the ladies in front of the Delphinenort Gate, he repeated his thanks for what he had been told, and then rode at foot's pace home, pondering over the events of the morning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was fed up with America.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
which person or people
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading That's the whole history, Prince," said Imma Spoelmann, "and now you know why my father lost his temper over your pointed question."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading That's the whole history, Prince," said Imma Spoelmann, "and now you know why my father lost his temper over your pointed question."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading My grandfather had brazened it out, he was that sort of man, and knew what he was doing; besides, his blood was pure, it was only his beautiful wife who had the taint.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was fed up with America.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But my father was her son, and, sensitive and quick-tempered as he is, he has always, ever since he was a boy, resented being stared at, and hated and despised at the same time; half a world's wonder and half a monument of iniquity, as he used to say.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That's the whole history, Prince," said Imma Spoelmann, "and now you know why my father lost his temper over your pointed question."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That's the whole history, Prince," said Imma Spoelmann, "and now you know why my father lost his temper over your pointed question."
