000
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading “What greater honour could be afforded me than permission to observe the contests of your youthful heroes for the rewards of poetry and oratory?”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “What greater honour could be afforded me than permission to observe the contests of your youthful heroes for the rewards of poetry and oratory?”
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
BalkannounUS /ˈbɔːlkən/
an inhabitant of the Balkan Peninsula
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Your time in Cambridge is so short that every moment must be needed for your work.”
next to; at the side of
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
brigands
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading “Your time in Cambridge is so short that every moment must be needed for your work.”
CaptionnounUS /ˈkæpʃən/
taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading “What greater honour could be afforded me than permission to observe the contests of your youthful heroes for the rewards of poetry and oratory?”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “What greater honour could be afforded me than permission to observe the contests of your youthful heroes for the rewards of poetry and oratory?”
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
escortingverbUS /ˈeskɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
ETC
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Your time in Cambridge is so short that every moment must be needed for your work.”
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Your time in Cambridge is so short that every moment must be needed for your work.”
foreignernounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading “What greater honour could be afforded me than permission to observe the contests of your youthful heroes for the rewards of poetry and oratory?”
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading “What greater honour could be afforded me than permission to observe the contests of your youthful heroes for the rewards of poetry and oratory?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
the state of being honored
From this reading “What greater honour could be afforded me than permission to observe the contests of your youthful heroes for the rewards of poetry and oratory?”
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
img
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Your time in Cambridge is so short that every moment must be needed for your work.”
jpg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
MARCHESnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/
a region in central Italy
From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
Maurice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “What greater honour could be afforded me than permission to observe the contests of your youthful heroes for the rewards of poetry and oratory?”
a particular point in time
From this reading “Your time in Cambridge is so short that every moment must be needed for your work.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Your time in Cambridge is so short that every moment must be needed for your work.”
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading “Your time in Cambridge is so short that every moment must be needed for your work.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading “What greater honour could be afforded me than permission to observe the contests of your youthful heroes for the rewards of poetry and oratory?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
oratorynounUS /ˈɔːrətɔːri/
addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)
From this reading “What greater honour could be afforded me than permission to observe the contests of your youthful heroes for the rewards of poetry and oratory?”
Panagiotis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
approval to do something
From this reading “What greater honour could be afforded me than permission to observe the contests of your youthful heroes for the rewards of poetry and oratory?”
literature in metrical form
From this reading “What greater honour could be afforded me than permission to observe the contests of your youthful heroes for the rewards of poetry and oratory?”
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
rewardsnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading “What greater honour could be afforded me than permission to observe the contests of your youthful heroes for the rewards of poetry and oratory?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
Saviour's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “Your time in Cambridge is so short that every moment must be needed for your work.”
without speaking
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Your time in Cambridge is so short that every moment must be needed for your work.”
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “What greater honour could be afforded me than permission to observe the contests of your youthful heroes for the rewards of poetry and oratory?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Your time in Cambridge is so short that every moment must be needed for your work.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Your time in Cambridge is so short that every moment must be needed for your work.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
UNCROWNEDadjective
not having an (artificial) crown on a tooth; used especially of molars and bicuspids
From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
WARDENnounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What greater honour could be afforded me than permission to observe the contests of your youthful heroes for the rewards of poetry and oratory?”
which person or people
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (_First in the Balkan Series II._) [IMAGE: images/img_000.jpg Caption: _Maurice, his arm gripped by one of the brigands, ... trudged silently beside her horse._] “I really feel quite guilty,” said the Master of St Saviour’s College to the distinguished foreigner whom he was escorting to the Senate House.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Your time in Cambridge is so short that every moment must be needed for your work.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your time in Cambridge is so short that every moment must be needed for your work.”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “Pray do not reproach yourself, sir,” replied Professor Panagiotis, with the deliberate precision of one who has learned English from books.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading “What greater honour could be afforded me than permission to observe the contests of your youthful heroes for the rewards of poetry and oratory?”
