used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading My own fortunes are wayward enough, Heaven knows, not to require any additional ingredient of uncertainty.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading My own fortunes are wayward enough, Heaven knows, not to require any additional ingredient of uncertainty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My own fortunes are wayward enough, Heaven knows, not to require any additional ingredient of uncertainty.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading My own fortunes are wayward enough, Heaven knows, not to require any additional ingredient of uncertainty.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading “This smacks of Turkish rather than of European rule,” said the youth.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
followernounUS /ˈfɑːloʊər/
a person who accepts the leadership of another
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading My own fortunes are wayward enough, Heaven knows, not to require any additional ingredient of uncertainty.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading My own fortunes are wayward enough, Heaven knows, not to require any additional ingredient of uncertainty.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
ingredientnounUS /ˌɪnˈɡriːdiənt/
a component of a mixture or compound
From this reading My own fortunes are wayward enough, Heaven knows, not to require any additional ingredient of uncertainty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading My own fortunes are wayward enough, Heaven knows, not to require any additional ingredient of uncertainty.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
Massy
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From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My own fortunes are wayward enough, Heaven knows, not to require any additional ingredient of uncertainty.
not any; not one
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading My own fortunes are wayward enough, Heaven knows, not to require any additional ingredient of uncertainty.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading “In prison yesterday,--in a palace to-day.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
on the contrary
From this reading “This smacks of Turkish rather than of European rule,” said the youth.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading My own fortunes are wayward enough, Heaven knows, not to require any additional ingredient of uncertainty.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading “This smacks of Turkish rather than of European rule,” said the youth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “This smacks of Turkish rather than of European rule,” said the youth.
smacksnounUS /smæks/
plural of “smack” — a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
From this reading “This smacks of Turkish rather than of European rule,” said the youth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “This smacks of Turkish rather than of European rule,” said the youth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What think you, Traynor?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This smacks of Turkish rather than of European rule,” said the youth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In prison yesterday,--in a palace to-day.
Traynor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What think you, Traynor?”
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading “This smacks of Turkish rather than of European rule,” said the youth.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading My own fortunes are wayward enough, Heaven knows, not to require any additional ingredient of uncertainty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
waywardadjectiveUS /ˈweɪwərd/
resistant to guidance or discipline
From this reading My own fortunes are wayward enough, Heaven knows, not to require any additional ingredient of uncertainty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What think you, Traynor?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
the day immediately before today
From this reading “In prison yesterday,--in a palace to-day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What think you, Traynor?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was with no small astonishment young Massy heard that he and his faithful follower were not alone restored to liberty, but that an order of his Highness had assigned them a residence in a portion of the palace, and a promise of future employment.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading “This smacks of Turkish rather than of European rule,” said the youth.
