used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Consuelo soon recovered, and was able again to sing at night, and sleep calmly as before.
anew
From this reading Consuelo soon recovered, and was able again to sing at night, and sleep calmly as before.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Porporina was somewhat amazed at the sudden friendship and delicate attention of the baron.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Consuelo soon recovered, and was able again to sing at night, and sleep calmly as before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Consuelo soon recovered, and was able again to sing at night, and sleep calmly as before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Consuelo soon recovered, and was able again to sing at night, and sleep calmly as before.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Porporina was somewhat amazed at the sudden friendship and delicate attention of the baron.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Porporina was somewhat amazed at the sudden friendship and delicate attention of the baron.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Consuelo soon recovered, and was able again to sing at night, and sleep calmly as before.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Consuelo soon recovered, and was able again to sing at night, and sleep calmly as before.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "I have obtained from the king," said he, "permission to go for you, in one of his own carriages.
Consuelo
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From this reading Consuelo soon recovered, and was able again to sing at night, and sleep calmly as before.
cortège
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From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Porporina was somewhat amazed at the sudden friendship and delicate attention of the baron.
deploreverbUS /dɪˈplɔːr/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
dispenseverbUS /dɪˈspens/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
the act of escaping physically
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
divisible by two
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have obtained from the king," said he, "permission to go for you, in one of his own carriages.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Porporina was somewhat amazed at the sudden friendship and delicate attention of the baron.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I have obtained from the king," said he, "permission to go for you, in one of his own carriages.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have obtained from the king," said he, "permission to go for you, in one of his own carriages.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have obtained from the king," said he, "permission to go for you, in one of his own carriages.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I have obtained from the king," said he, "permission to go for you, in one of his own carriages.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have obtained from the king," said he, "permission to go for you, in one of his own carriages.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I have obtained from the king," said he, "permission to go for you, in one of his own carriages.
incarcerationnounUS /ˌɪnkɑːrsərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "I have obtained from the king," said he, "permission to go for you, in one of his own carriages.
go away from a place
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Consuelo soon recovered, and was able again to sing at night, and sleep calmly as before.
not any; not one
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
a brief written record
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading "I have obtained from the king," said he, "permission to go for you, in one of his own carriages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I have obtained from the king," said he, "permission to go for you, in one of his own carriages.
by chance
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
approval to do something
From this reading "I have obtained from the king," said he, "permission to go for you, in one of his own carriages.
Poelnitz
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From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
Porporina
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From this reading Porporina was somewhat amazed at the sudden friendship and delicate attention of the baron.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Consuelo soon recovered, and was able again to sing at night, and sleep calmly as before.
reproduceverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːs/
make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
rigorousadjectiveUS /ˈrɪɡərəs/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have obtained from the king," said he, "permission to go for you, in one of his own carriages.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
deliver by singing
From this reading Consuelo soon recovered, and was able again to sing at night, and sleep calmly as before.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Consuelo soon recovered, and was able again to sing at night, and sleep calmly as before.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Porporina was somewhat amazed at the sudden friendship and delicate attention of the baron.
in the near future
From this reading Consuelo soon recovered, and was able again to sing at night, and sleep calmly as before.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Porporina was somewhat amazed at the sudden friendship and delicate attention of the baron.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Consuelo soon recovered, and was able again to sing at night, and sleep calmly as before.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
twelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
Von
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From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Consuelo soon recovered, and was able again to sing at night, and sleep calmly as before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
in the company of; together with
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If you promise me not to escape through the windows, I hope I will even be able to dispense with the escort, and reproduce you at the theatre without all that melancholy _cortège._ Believe me, you have no more devoted friend than I am; and I deplore the rigorous treatment, perhaps unjust, which you undergo."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One day, the twelfth of her incarceration, she received a note from Von Poelnitz, which informed her that on the next night she would leave the fortress.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have obtained from the king," said he, "permission to go for you, in one of his own carriages.
