used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF A WOMAN Who was M. Auguste?
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This was the question that kept my mind busy after my singular interview with the Russian Emperor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
from appearances alone
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
Auguste
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From this reading THE MYSTERY OF A WOMAN Who was M. Auguste?
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
brought into existence
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading This was the question that kept my mind busy after my singular interview with the Russian Emperor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
concealsverbUS /kənˈsiːlz/
third-person singular of “conceal” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
Czar'snounUS /zɑːrz/
possessive form of “czar” — a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading This was the question that kept my mind busy after my singular interview with the Russian Emperor.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
foreignernounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
yet to be or coming
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
humbleradjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələr/
comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading This was the question that kept my mind busy after my singular interview with the Russian Emperor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading This was the question that kept my mind busy after my singular interview with the Russian Emperor.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF A WOMAN Who was M. Auguste?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
meddlingnounUS /ˈmedəlɪŋ/
the act of altering something secretly or improperly
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This was the question that kept my mind busy after my singular interview with the Russian Emperor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This was the question that kept my mind busy after my singular interview with the Russian Emperor.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF A WOMAN Who was M. Auguste?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
not any; not one
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
the possibility of future success
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
quacknounUS /kwæk/
an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This was the question that kept my mind busy after my singular interview with the Russian Emperor.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading This was the question that kept my mind busy after my singular interview with the Russian Emperor.
unusual or striking
From this reading This was the question that kept my mind busy after my singular interview with the Russian Emperor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was the question that kept my mind busy after my singular interview with the Russian Emperor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF A WOMAN Who was M. Auguste?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the question that kept my mind busy after my singular interview with the Russian Emperor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF A WOMAN Who was M. Auguste?
a flaw or weak point
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He appeared to be a foreigner, and the Czar's weakness in this direction was too well known for his patronage of the quack to excite much attention; apparently it had occurred to no one but myself that such a man might be capable of meddling in politics.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In his more public performances, so far as I could learn, the revelations of the spirits were confined to more harmless topics, such as the nature of the future state, or the prospect of an heir being born to the Russian crown.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In accordance with my rule to avoid as much as possible mentioning the names of the humbler actors in the international drama, I have given the notorious medium a name which conceals his true one.
which person or people
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF A WOMAN Who was M. Auguste?
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was the question that kept my mind busy after my singular interview with the Russian Emperor.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF A WOMAN Who was M. Auguste?
