used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
from appearances alone
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But "Iron Heart" was undaunted.
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Maximilian's eyes lightened as he threw a glance of sarcastic meaning at his companion.
crisplyadverbUS /ˈkrɪspli/
in a well delineated manner
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Maximilian's eyes lightened as he threw a glance of sarcastic meaning at his companion.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Maximilian's eyes lightened as he threw a glance of sarcastic meaning at his companion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But "Iron Heart" was undaunted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Maximilian's eyes lightened as he threw a glance of sarcastic meaning at his companion.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "The Prince is not at home, sir," returned the jäger.
hunting-lodge
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From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading But "Iron Heart" was undaunted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Prince is not at home, sir," returned the jäger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
jäger
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From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading Maximilian's eyes lightened as he threw a glance of sarcastic meaning at his companion.
Maximilian's
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From this reading Maximilian's eyes lightened as he threw a glance of sarcastic meaning at his companion.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Maximilian's eyes lightened as he threw a glance of sarcastic meaning at his companion.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The Prince is not at home, sir," returned the jäger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "The Prince is not at home, sir," returned the jäger.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading Maximilian's eyes lightened as he threw a glance of sarcastic meaning at his companion.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
term of address for a man
From this reading "The Prince is not at home, sir," returned the jäger.
having a supporting base
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Maximilian's eyes lightened as he threw a glance of sarcastic meaning at his companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
undauntedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading But "Iron Heart" was undaunted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
which person or people
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE OPENING OF A DOOR IT was a jäger who opened the door of the hunting-lodge and gazed at the two men standing in the shadow of the porch, apparently without recognition.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "We wish to see the Prince," said the Chancellor crisply, taking the initiative, as he knew that the Emperor would desire him to do.
