Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Malcolm Hay had lunch at the place and saw nothing suspicious in its character.

for the reason that

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Malcolm Hay had lunch at the place and saw nothing suspicious in its character.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading That mission was to discover the Silver Lion, a no very difficult task.

an alphabetical list of names and addresses

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

capable of being ascertained or found out

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

past form of “espouse” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading Malcolm Hay had lunch at the place and saw nothing suspicious in its character.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Malcolm Hay had lunch at the place and saw nothing suspicious in its character.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

in a manner acceptable to common custom

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

take the midday meal

From this reading Malcolm Hay had lunch at the place and saw nothing suspicious in its character.

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From this reading Malcolm Hay had lunch at the place and saw nothing suspicious in its character.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

not any; not one

From this reading That mission was to discover the Silver Lion, a no very difficult task.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Malcolm Hay had lunch at the place and saw nothing suspicious in its character.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Malcolm Hay had lunch at the place and saw nothing suspicious in its character.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

possessive form of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

the proprietor of a restaurant

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

cut with a saw

From this reading Malcolm Hay had lunch at the place and saw nothing suspicious in its character.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading Malcolm Hay had lunch at the place and saw nothing suspicious in its character.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading That mission was to discover the Silver Lion, a no very difficult task.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

the topmost one of two

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

precisely as stated

From this reading That mission was to discover the Silver Lion, a no very difficult task.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In point of fact, it was discoverable in a London telephone directory, because the upper part of the premises were used legitimately enough in the proprietor's business as restaurateur.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

belonging to which person

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading From that report he learned of the visit which the Grand Duchess Irene had paid; learned, too, that she had been escorted to her car by an Englishman, whose name the woman did not know; and was to discover later that the said "Englishman" had been sent out by Israel Kensky on a special mission.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION Sophia Kensky was a loyal and faithful adherent to the cause she had espoused, and her report, written in the weird caligraphy of Russia, greatly interested the butler of the Grand Duke Yaroslav.