used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A startling change.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Every diplomatic action has been broken off.
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
Araktseieff
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From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every diplomatic action has been broken off.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Every diplomatic action has been broken off.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "A startling change.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
CzarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
Czarinanoun
the wife or widow of a czar
From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading Every diplomatic action has been broken off.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every diplomatic action has been broken off.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
Galban
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From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
IT'S
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From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Every diplomatic action has been broken off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading "A startling change.
STRIKESnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
travelling-dress
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From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT'S NOT THE KNIFE ALONE THAT STRIKES TO THE HEART Araktseieff, on arrival at the palace, was received by Chevalier Galban.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What has happened here?" he asked, as he changed his travelling-dress for his uniform.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since his daughter's death the Czar has become reconciled to the Czarina, and is with her constantly.
