the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
react verbally
From this reading The same answer was given to him which had been given to the Baron, but with far different effect.
on or to one side
From this reading The Baron had carelessly brushed the slight obstacle aside.
ASSAULTSnounUS /əˈsɔːlts/
plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading THE BARON'S ASSAULTS.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
BARON'SnounUS /ˈbærənz/
possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading THE BARON'S ASSAULTS.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The same answer was given to him which had been given to the Baron, but with far different effect.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading The Baron had carelessly brushed the slight obstacle aside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading The Baron had carelessly brushed the slight obstacle aside.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading This was the Count Girasole.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
characterized by great determination
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The same answer was given to him which had been given to the Baron, but with far different effect.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The same answer was given to him which had been given to the Baron, but with far different effect.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The same answer was given to him which had been given to the Baron, but with far different effect.
Girasole
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From this reading This was the Count Girasole.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The same answer was given to him which had been given to the Baron, but with far different effect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The same answer was given to him which had been given to the Baron, but with far different effect.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading The Baron had carelessly brushed the slight obstacle aside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same answer was given to him which had been given to the Baron, but with far different effect.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The Baron had carelessly brushed the slight obstacle aside.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BARON'S ASSAULTS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the Count Girasole.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The same answer was given to him which had been given to the Baron, but with far different effect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the Count Girasole.
at the time that
From this reading On the eventful afternoon when the Baron had effected an entrance into the heart of the enemy's country, another caller had come there--one equally intent and equally determined, but not quite so aggressive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The same answer was given to him which had been given to the Baron, but with far different effect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The same answer was given to him which had been given to the Baron, but with far different effect.
