used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once more Tekla and Rodolph found themselves on the battlements.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
ArchbishopnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/
a bishop of highest rank
From this reading Whether or not this betokened the coming of the Archbishop, Rodolph could not determine.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
battlementsnounUS /ˈbætəlmənts/
plural of “battlement” — a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
From this reading Once more Tekla and Rodolph found themselves on the battlements.
have
From this reading THE COUNTESS TRIES TO TAME THE BEAR.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
betokened
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From this reading Whether or not this betokened the coming of the Archbishop, Rodolph could not determine.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Whether or not this betokened the coming of the Archbishop, Rodolph could not determine.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Whether or not this betokened the coming of the Archbishop, Rodolph could not determine.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading THE COUNTESS TRIES TO TAME THE BEAR.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Whether or not this betokened the coming of the Archbishop, Rodolph could not determine.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
set up or found
From this reading Once more Tekla and Rodolph found themselves on the battlements.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more Tekla and Rodolph found themselves on the battlements.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once more Tekla and Rodolph found themselves on the battlements.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more Tekla and Rodolph found themselves on the battlements.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether or not this betokened the coming of the Archbishop, Rodolph could not determine.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
Rodolph
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From this reading Once more Tekla and Rodolph found themselves on the battlements.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
not in physical motion
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
TAMEverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading THE COUNTESS TRIES TO TAME THE BEAR.
Tekla
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From this reading Once more Tekla and Rodolph found themselves on the battlements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUNTESS TRIES TO TAME THE BEAR.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Once more Tekla and Rodolph found themselves on the battlements.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whether or not this betokened the coming of the Archbishop, Rodolph could not determine.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COUNTESS TRIES TO TAME THE BEAR.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
TRIESnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE COUNTESS TRIES TO TAME THE BEAR.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On a hill summit further up the river another flag was fluttering, and on the other side, still more distant, a third flag was being slowly raised against the sky.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether or not this betokened the coming of the Archbishop, Rodolph could not determine.
but in spite of that
From this reading The flag hung listless at the top of the pole in the still air, as if the time for action had not yet arrived.
