used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had not sent him any message, for she wished to surprise him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
Baron'snounUS /ˈbærənz/
possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She had done so effectually.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading She had done so effectually.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
INTRUDERnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading THE INTRUDER.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
JudgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
immediately past
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading She had not sent him any message, for she wished to surprise him.
Minnie
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From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not sent him any message, for she wished to surprise him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
on one occasion
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She had not sent him any message, for she wished to surprise him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had done so effectually.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading She had not sent him any message, for she wished to surprise him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTRUDER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
ungovernableadjectiveUS /ənˈɡʌvərnəbəl/
incapable of being controlled
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
whereupon
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From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She had not sent him any message, for she wished to surprise him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His idea was that his last letter had been received by Minnie in England, whereupon she had been seized with such an ungovernable longing to see him that she at once set out for Rome.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Judging from the Baron's own words, it will be perceived that his comprehension of the situation was a little different from the actual fact.
