used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
Alken
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From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
(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 He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COUNTESS AND THE EMPEROR.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading Heinrich ascended to the battlements without haste and without enthusiasm.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
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 Heinrich ascended to the battlements without haste and without enthusiasm.
for the reason that
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading THE COUNTESS AND THE EMPEROR.
the act of departing
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading THE COUNTESS AND THE EMPEROR.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Heinrich ascended to the battlements without haste and without enthusiasm.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
provide as food
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
the act of departing
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Heinrich ascended to the battlements without haste and without enthusiasm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
Heinrich
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From this reading Heinrich ascended to the battlements without haste and without enthusiasm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
profferverbUS /ˈprɑːfər/
present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
the possibility of future success
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
free from harm or evil
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
Rodolph
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From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
Rodolph's
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From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUNTESS AND THE EMPEROR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Heinrich ascended to the battlements without haste and without enthusiasm.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading One morning word came hurriedly to the Count that there was a commotion near Alken, an attack being feared.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If an assault came he would repel it if he could, but he had little heart in the prospect of a fight, and as little hope of ultimate success.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had welcomed the departure of Rodolph and his two companions, largely because their going left three mouths less to feed, but he had such small faith in Rodolph's proffer of rescue that all thought of the young man had already gone from his mind.
