used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the hand of Count Blowinski, which flashed aloft above his head, a knife gleamed in the light.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In the hand of Count Blowinski, which flashed aloft above his head, a knife gleamed in the light.
anew
From this reading DEATH OF THE TRAITOR--OLD ENGLAND AGAIN.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading In the hand of Count Blowinski, which flashed aloft above his head, a knife gleamed in the light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Those closer to the Czar hurled themselves forward; but they had hesitated a moment when the count sprang forward and they too would have been too late.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Czar Nicholas shrank back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Those closer to the Czar hurled themselves forward; but they had hesitated a moment when the count sprang forward and they too would have been too late.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
Blowinski
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From this reading In the hand of Count Blowinski, which flashed aloft above his head, a knife gleamed in the light.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Those closer to the Czar hurled themselves forward; but they had hesitated a moment when the count sprang forward and they too would have been too late.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Those closer to the Czar hurled themselves forward; but they had hesitated a moment when the count sprang forward and they too would have been too late.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading In the hand of Count Blowinski, which flashed aloft above his head, a knife gleamed in the light.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
CzarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading Czar Nicholas shrank back.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DEATH OF THE TRAITOR--OLD ENGLAND AGAIN.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading DEATH OF THE TRAITOR--OLD ENGLAND AGAIN.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading In the hand of Count Blowinski, which flashed aloft above his head, a knife gleamed in the light.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Those closer to the Czar hurled themselves forward; but they had hesitated a moment when the count sprang forward and they too would have been too late.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading In the hand of Count Blowinski, which flashed aloft above his head, a knife gleamed in the light.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those closer to the Czar hurled themselves forward; but they had hesitated a moment when the count sprang forward and they too would have been too late.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In the hand of Count Blowinski, which flashed aloft above his head, a knife gleamed in the light.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those closer to the Czar hurled themselves forward; but they had hesitated a moment when the count sprang forward and they too would have been too late.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In the hand of Count Blowinski, which flashed aloft above his head, a knife gleamed in the light.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Those closer to the Czar hurled themselves forward; but they had hesitated a moment when the count sprang forward and they too would have been too late.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the hand of Count Blowinski, which flashed aloft above his head, a knife gleamed in the light.
intense and profound fear
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading Those closer to the Czar hurled themselves forward; but they had hesitated a moment when the count sprang forward and they too would have been too late.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the hand of Count Blowinski, which flashed aloft above his head, a knife gleamed in the light.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading In the hand of Count Blowinski, which flashed aloft above his head, a knife gleamed in the light.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Those closer to the Czar hurled themselves forward; but they had hesitated a moment when the count sprang forward and they too would have been too late.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the hand of Count Blowinski, which flashed aloft above his head, a knife gleamed in the light.
a particular point in time
From this reading Those closer to the Czar hurled themselves forward; but they had hesitated a moment when the count sprang forward and they too would have been too late.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Czar Nicholas shrank back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEATH OF THE TRAITOR--OLD ENGLAND AGAIN.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading DEATH OF THE TRAITOR--OLD ENGLAND AGAIN.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
precludeverbUS /prɪˈkluːd/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
except for; apart from
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Czar Nicholas shrank back.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Those closer to the Czar hurled themselves forward; but they had hesitated a moment when the count sprang forward and they too would have been too late.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEATH OF THE TRAITOR--OLD ENGLAND AGAIN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Those closer to the Czar hurled themselves forward; but they had hesitated a moment when the count sprang forward and they too would have been too late.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those closer to the Czar hurled themselves forward; but they had hesitated a moment when the count sprang forward and they too would have been too late.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Those closer to the Czar hurled themselves forward; but they had hesitated a moment when the count sprang forward and they too would have been too late.
TRAITORnounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading DEATH OF THE TRAITOR--OLD ENGLAND AGAIN.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
at the time that
From this reading Those closer to the Czar hurled themselves forward; but they had hesitated a moment when the count sprang forward and they too would have been too late.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the hand of Count Blowinski, which flashed aloft above his head, a knife gleamed in the light.
which person or people
From this reading A cry of horror went up from those in that part of the room who were so far back as to preclude a possibility of their being able to interfere in time to save the Emperor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Those closer to the Czar hurled themselves forward; but they had hesitated a moment when the count sprang forward and they too would have been too late.
