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From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their mantles, soaked with sea-water, lay upon a bench.
Abildgaard
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From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
algrev
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From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At sea, he is invaluable; but he shall never more set foot on land by my side.
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
completely unclothed
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Their mantles, soaked with sea-water, lay upon a bench.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At sea, he is invaluable; but he shall never more set foot on land by my side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At sea, he is invaluable; but he shall never more set foot on land by my side.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
drost
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From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "The rude, wild sea-bear!" exclaimed the duke: "he had nearly ruined everything.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "The rude, wild sea-bear!" exclaimed the duke: "he had nearly ruined everything.
a boy or man
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At sea, he is invaluable; but he shall never more set foot on land by my side.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
forwardsadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdz/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
Helsingborg
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From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading At sea, he is invaluable; but he shall never more set foot on land by my side.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At sea, he is invaluable; but he shall never more set foot on land by my side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Their mantles, soaked with sea-water, lay upon a bench.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
mantlesnounUS /ˈmæntəlz/
plural of “mantle” — the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading Their mantles, soaked with sea-water, lay upon a bench.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At sea, he is invaluable; but he shall never more set foot on land by my side.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At sea, he is invaluable; but he shall never more set foot on land by my side.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "The rude, wild sea-bear!" exclaimed the duke: "he had nearly ruined everything.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading At sea, he is invaluable; but he shall never more set foot on land by my side.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
pavedadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading "The rude, wild sea-bear!" exclaimed the duke: "he had nearly ruined everything.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading "The rude, wild sea-bear!" exclaimed the duke: "he had nearly ruined everything.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading At sea, he is invaluable; but he shall never more set foot on land by my side.
sea-bear
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From this reading "The rude, wild sea-bear!" exclaimed the duke: "he had nearly ruined everything.
sea-water
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From this reading Their mantles, soaked with sea-water, lay upon a bench.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading At sea, he is invaluable; but he shall never more set foot on land by my side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At sea, he is invaluable; but he shall never more set foot on land by my side.
term of address for a man
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading Their mantles, soaked with sea-water, lay upon a bench.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
not in physical motion
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their mantles, soaked with sea-water, lay upon a bench.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Their mantles, soaked with sea-water, lay upon a bench.
the topmost one of two
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
Waldemar
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From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It was a stiff breeze, gracious sir," observed Sir Abildgaard, rubbing his hands; "and it was fortunate we had the algrev with us: drunk as he was, however, he has set us on dry land, like a brave fellow."
at the time that
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "The rude, wild sea-bear!" exclaimed the duke: "he had nearly ruined everything.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their mantles, soaked with sea-water, lay upon a bench.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was still the gray of the morning, when, in the upper hall of Helsingborg[20] Castle, young Duke Waldemar and his drost walked backwards and forwards on the bare paved floor.
