used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With great trouble they found a valet-de-chambre, who announced them to the princess Ulrika.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading With great trouble they found a valet-de-chambre, who announced them to the princess Ulrika.
ante-chamber
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From this reading As they entered the ante-chamber, the folding doors of the princess' room opened, and Siquier, with shy glances, brushed past them.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
Arwed
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From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they entered the ante-chamber, the folding doors of the princess' room opened, and Siquier, with shy glances, brushed past them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a motion of the valet they entered the audience room.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading At a motion of the valet they entered the audience room.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
Brenner
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From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading As they entered the ante-chamber, the folding doors of the princess' room opened, and Siquier, with shy glances, brushed past them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
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 Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
CourtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As they entered the ante-chamber, the folding doors of the princess' room opened, and Siquier, with shy glances, brushed past them.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As they entered the ante-chamber, the folding doors of the princess' room opened, and Siquier, with shy glances, brushed past them.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading As they entered the ante-chamber, the folding doors of the princess' room opened, and Siquier, with shy glances, brushed past them.
set up or found
From this reading With great trouble they found a valet-de-chambre, who announced them to the princess Ulrika.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading As they entered the ante-chamber, the folding doors of the princess' room opened, and Siquier, with shy glances, brushed past them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading With great trouble they found a valet-de-chambre, who announced them to the princess Ulrika.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
jostlingnounUS /ˈdʒɑːsəlɪŋ/
the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
lacqueys
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From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading At a motion of the valet they entered the audience room.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As they entered the ante-chamber, the folding doors of the princess' room opened, and Siquier, with shy glances, brushed past them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading As they entered the ante-chamber, the folding doors of the princess' room opened, and Siquier, with shy glances, brushed past them.
perforatedadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrfəreɪtɪd/
having a hole cut through
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
pier-table
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From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading With great trouble they found a valet-de-chambre, who announced them to the princess Ulrika.
Ritterholm
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From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As they entered the ante-chamber, the folding doors of the princess' room opened, and Siquier, with shy glances, brushed past them.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading As they entered the ante-chamber, the folding doors of the princess' room opened, and Siquier, with shy glances, brushed past them.
Siquier
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From this reading As they entered the ante-chamber, the folding doors of the princess' room opened, and Siquier, with shy glances, brushed past them.
having a supporting base
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With great trouble they found a valet-de-chambre, who announced them to the princess Ulrika.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With great trouble they found a valet-de-chambre, who announced them to the princess Ulrika.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With great trouble they found a valet-de-chambre, who announced them to the princess Ulrika.
a source of difficulty
From this reading With great trouble they found a valet-de-chambre, who announced them to the princess Ulrika.
Ulrika
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From this reading With great trouble they found a valet-de-chambre, who announced them to the princess Ulrika.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading At a motion of the valet they entered the audience room.
valet-de-chambre
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From this reading With great trouble they found a valet-de-chambre, who announced them to the princess Ulrika.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
at the time that
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ulrika was standing by a pier-table, upon which lay the king's perforated and bloody hat, holding, with a decent appearance of grief, a handkerchief before her dry eyes.
which person or people
From this reading With great trouble they found a valet-de-chambre, who announced them to the princess Ulrika.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Courtiers and lacqueys were running about and jostling each other in confusion and alarm, when colonel Brenner with Arwed mounted the broad stone steps of the royal palace upon the Ritterholm.
