used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After drinking a second and a third bumper, the King began to laugh and look towards Fuerstenberg.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After drinking a second and a third bumper, the King began to laugh and look towards Fuerstenberg.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "But the Countess has not yet left her bed," returned the Prince.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After drinking a second and a third bumper, the King began to laugh and look towards Fuerstenberg.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
BosenounUS /boʊz/
Indian physicist who with Albert Einstein proposed statistical laws based on the indistinguishability of particles; led to the description of fundamental particles that later came to be known as bosons
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
Bose's
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From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
bumpernounUS /ˈbʌmpər/
a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast)
From this reading After drinking a second and a third bumper, the King began to laugh and look towards Fuerstenberg.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But the Countess has not yet left her bed," returned the Prince.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
Cosel
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From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading "But the Countess has not yet left her bed," returned the Prince.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
distractionnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃən/
mental turmoil
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading After drinking a second and a third bumper, the King began to laugh and look towards Fuerstenberg.
at any time
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "She sprang from her bed, though, to tear the letter poor Henriette had sent me, from my hand.
Fuerstenberg
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From this reading After drinking a second and a third bumper, the King began to laugh and look towards Fuerstenberg.
brought together in one place
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "She sprang from her bed, though, to tear the letter poor Henriette had sent me, from my hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But the Countess has not yet left her bed," returned the Prince.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
Henriette
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From this reading "She sprang from her bed, though, to tear the letter poor Henriette had sent me, from my hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
the sound of laughing
From this reading After drinking a second and a third bumper, the King began to laugh and look towards Fuerstenberg.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "But the Countess has not yet left her bed," returned the Prince.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "She sprang from her bed, though, to tear the letter poor Henriette had sent me, from my hand.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After drinking a second and a third bumper, the King began to laugh and look towards Fuerstenberg.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "She sprang from her bed, though, to tear the letter poor Henriette had sent me, from my hand.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "She sprang from her bed, though, to tear the letter poor Henriette had sent me, from my hand.
not any; not one
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
by chance
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "She sprang from her bed, though, to tear the letter poor Henriette had sent me, from my hand.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "But the Countess has not yet left her bed," returned the Prince.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "But the Countess has not yet left her bed," returned the Prince.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
the place where some action occurs
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading After drinking a second and a third bumper, the King began to laugh and look towards Fuerstenberg.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "She sprang from her bed, though, to tear the letter poor Henriette had sent me, from my hand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She sprang from her bed, though, to tear the letter poor Henriette had sent me, from my hand.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "She sprang from her bed, though, to tear the letter poor Henriette had sent me, from my hand.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading "She sprang from her bed, though, to tear the letter poor Henriette had sent me, from my hand.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading After drinking a second and a third bumper, the King began to laugh and look towards Fuerstenberg.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "She sprang from her bed, though, to tear the letter poor Henriette had sent me, from my hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
in the direction of
From this reading After drinking a second and a third bumper, the King began to laugh and look towards Fuerstenberg.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No one would ever have known of that scene, for it was Bose's policy always to keep his tongue behind his teeth, had not the weary King gathered a few of his companions together, that he might find distraction in their conversation.
but in spite of that
From this reading "But the Countess has not yet left her bed," returned the Prince.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What a pity," said he, "that you did not bring those papers this morning, instead of Bose; perhaps you would have made it up with Cosel had you seen her as that old man had the good fortune to do."
