used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I beg you will take a seat upon the sofa, and I will be at your service directly.'
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
Aha
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From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
a cherished desire
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I beg you will take a seat upon the sofa, and I will be at your service directly.'
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
Arwed
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From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I beg you will take a seat upon the sofa, and I will be at your service directly.'
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading I beg you will take a seat upon the sofa, and I will be at your service directly.'
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
censures
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From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
counsellornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
without deviation
From this reading I beg you will take a seat upon the sofa, and I will be at your service directly.'
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
let have
From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
Gyllenstierna
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From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I beg you will take a seat upon the sofa, and I will be at your service directly.'
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
immediately past
From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
NilsnounUS /nɪlz/
plural of “nil” — a quantity of no importance
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
recurring again and again
From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
satiricallyadverb
in a satirical manner
From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading I beg you will take a seat upon the sofa, and I will be at your service directly.'
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I beg you will take a seat upon the sofa, and I will be at your service directly.'
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading I beg you will take a seat upon the sofa, and I will be at your service directly.'
a male human offspring
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
having a supporting base
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
carry out
From this reading I beg you will take a seat upon the sofa, and I will be at your service directly.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The old counsellor continued writing for a short time, and then, signing his name with an energetic stroke of the pen, he arose and stepped immediately in front of his son, with folded arms and an angry countenance.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Aha!' said he satirically, 'the brave captain has at last the goodness, after my repeated requests, to grant me an interview.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I beg you will take a seat upon the sofa, and I will be at your service directly.'
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
belonging to which person
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I beg you will take a seat upon the sofa, and I will be at your service directly.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arwed, however, remained standing with a sad and resigned countenance, as he had determined to submit patiently to the censures of his passionate father, whose political ambition had now attained its utmost gratification.
the act of creating written works
From this reading While the new royal counsellor, Nils count Gyllenstierna was sitting, as two months before, employed at his writing table, Arwed timidly entered the room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I beg you will take a seat upon the sofa, and I will be at your service directly.'
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I beg you will take a seat upon the sofa, and I will be at your service directly.'
