used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
having companions or an escort
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
all-powerfuladjective
having unlimited power
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
Arwed's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading Georgina rushed with a loud scream to meet her father, pressing his chained hand to her lips.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading At length a confused noise was heard without, and from the midst of the crowd of soldiers by whom he was surrounded, the worthy Goertz entered the room.
Conradi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading At length a confused noise was heard without, and from the midst of the crowd of soldiers by whom he was surrounded, the worthy Goertz entered the room.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
dwelling-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading At length a confused noise was heard without, and from the midst of the crowd of soldiers by whom he was surrounded, the worthy Goertz entered the room.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Georgina rushed with a loud scream to meet her father, pressing his chained hand to her lips.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At length a confused noise was heard without, and from the midst of the crowd of soldiers by whom he was surrounded, the worthy Goertz entered the room.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
gaolernoun
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
Georgina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
Goertz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
gratedverbUS /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At length a confused noise was heard without, and from the midst of the crowd of soldiers by whom he was surrounded, the worthy Goertz entered the room.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading At length a confused noise was heard without, and from the midst of the crowd of soldiers by whom he was surrounded, the worthy Goertz entered the room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length a confused noise was heard without, and from the midst of the crowd of soldiers by whom he was surrounded, the worthy Goertz entered the room.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Georgina rushed with a loud scream to meet her father, pressing his chained hand to her lips.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Georgina rushed with a loud scream to meet her father, pressing his chained hand to her lips.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
come together
From this reading Georgina rushed with a loud scream to meet her father, pressing his chained hand to her lips.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading At length a confused noise was heard without, and from the midst of the crowd of soldiers by whom he was surrounded, the worthy Goertz entered the room.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading At length a confused noise was heard without, and from the midst of the crowd of soldiers by whom he was surrounded, the worthy Goertz entered the room.
held or filled or in use
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
on one occasion
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Georgina rushed with a loud scream to meet her father, pressing his chained hand to her lips.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
done under pressure
From this reading Georgina rushed with a loud scream to meet her father, pressing his chained hand to her lips.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Georgina rushed with a loud scream to meet her father, pressing his chained hand to her lips.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading At length a confused noise was heard without, and from the midst of the crowd of soldiers by whom he was surrounded, the worthy Goertz entered the room.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
Suedermalm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
confined on all sides
From this reading At length a confused noise was heard without, and from the midst of the crowd of soldiers by whom he was surrounded, the worthy Goertz entered the room.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
timepiecenounUS /ˈtaɪmpiːs/
a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Georgina rushed with a loud scream to meet her father, pressing his chained hand to her lips.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At length a confused noise was heard without, and from the midst of the crowd of soldiers by whom he was surrounded, the worthy Goertz entered the room.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading At the council house upon the Suedermalm, in the arched and grated room occupied by Goertz, the pale Georgina sat waiting, her weary head resting upon Arwed's shoulder.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
which person or people
From this reading He was accompanied by lieutenant general Rank and the pastor Conradi, A clerk of the court followed, who remained upon the threshold with a timepiece in his hand, while the gaoler bolted the door behind him on the outside.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At length a confused noise was heard without, and from the midst of the crowd of soldiers by whom he was surrounded, the worthy Goertz entered the room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading At length a confused noise was heard without, and from the midst of the crowd of soldiers by whom he was surrounded, the worthy Goertz entered the room.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading At length a confused noise was heard without, and from the midst of the crowd of soldiers by whom he was surrounded, the worthy Goertz entered the room.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading With a melancholy glance the youth surveyed the mean table and wooden stool which composed all the furniture in the dwelling-place of the once all-powerful prime minister.
