used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
admittancenounUS /ədˈmɪtəns/
the right to enter
From this reading “He is without, in person, and asks admittance to the presence of your lordship.”
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “From the signor ——,” replied the chaplain; pronouncing the name which we are unable to repeat to our readers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “From whom?” asked the cardinal.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “He is without, in person, and asks admittance to the presence of your lordship.”
CardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
chaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading “From the signor ——,” replied the chaplain; pronouncing the name which we are unable to repeat to our readers.
cross-bearer
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From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
emanating from God
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “From whom?” asked the cardinal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He is without, in person, and asks admittance to the presence of your lordship.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading “A strange visit,—strange indeed, most illustrious signor.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “A strange visit,—strange indeed, most illustrious signor.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He is without, in person, and asks admittance to the presence of your lordship.”
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading “He is without, in person, and asks admittance to the presence of your lordship.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading “A strange visit,—strange indeed, most illustrious signor.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “From the signor ——,” replied the chaplain; pronouncing the name which we are unable to repeat to our readers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “From the signor ——,” replied the chaplain; pronouncing the name which we are unable to repeat to our readers.
a human being
From this reading “He is without, in person, and asks admittance to the presence of your lordship.”
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading “He is without, in person, and asks admittance to the presence of your lordship.”
pronouncingverbUS /prəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “pronounce” — speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading “From the signor ——,” replied the chaplain; pronouncing the name which we are unable to repeat to our readers.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading “From the signor ——,” replied the chaplain; pronouncing the name which we are unable to repeat to our readers.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading “From the signor ——,” replied the chaplain; pronouncing the name which we are unable to repeat to our readers.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “From the signor ——,” replied the chaplain; pronouncing the name which we are unable to repeat to our readers.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
signornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading “A strange visit,—strange indeed, most illustrious signor.”
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “A strange visit,—strange indeed, most illustrious signor.”
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading “From the signor ——,” replied the chaplain; pronouncing the name which we are unable to repeat to our readers.
unquietadjective
characterized by unrest or disorder
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading “A strange visit,—strange indeed, most illustrious signor.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “From the signor ——,” replied the chaplain; pronouncing the name which we are unable to repeat to our readers.
at the time that
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “From the signor ——,” replied the chaplain; pronouncing the name which we are unable to repeat to our readers.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “From whom?” asked the cardinal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Cardinal Frederick was engaged in study, as was his custom, preparatory to the hour of divine service, when the cross-bearer entered, with a disturbed and unquiet air.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “He is without, in person, and asks admittance to the presence of your lordship.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “He is without, in person, and asks admittance to the presence of your lordship.”
