used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading The friend was somewhat abashed and bewildered, and grateful to be taken notice of.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "My name is Victor," was the proud reply, "and _you_ may call me Victor, because I love you; but the servants must call me Count, because my papa is a count; and I am not an Austrian count, but a Hungarian.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "My name is Victor," was the proud reply, "and _you_ may call me Victor, because I love you; but the servants must call me Count, because my papa is a count; and I am not an Austrian count, but a Hungarian.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading "My name is Victor," was the proud reply, "and _you_ may call me Victor, because I love you; but the servants must call me Count, because my papa is a count; and I am not an Austrian count, but a Hungarian.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The friend was somewhat abashed and bewildered, and grateful to be taken notice of.
for the reason that
From this reading "My name is Victor," was the proud reply, "and _you_ may call me Victor, because I love you; but the servants must call me Count, because my papa is a count; and I am not an Austrian count, but a Hungarian.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The boy was evidently bent on patronising his friend.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The friend was somewhat abashed and bewildered, and grateful to be taken notice of.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
blue-eyedadjective
favorite
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy was evidently bent on patronising his friend.
terminate
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "My name is Victor," was the proud reply, "and _you_ may call me Victor, because I love you; but the servants must call me Count, because my papa is a count; and I am not an Austrian count, but a Hungarian.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "My name is Victor," was the proud reply, "and _you_ may call me Victor, because I love you; but the servants must call me Count, because my papa is a count; and I am not an Austrian count, but a Hungarian.
Edeldorf
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From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
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 "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
entrance-hall
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From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The boy was evidently bent on patronising his friend.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The friend was somewhat abashed and bewildered, and grateful to be taken notice of.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
hand-in-hand
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From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading "My name is Victor," was the proud reply, "and _you_ may call me Victor, because I love you; but the servants must call me Count, because my papa is a count; and I am not an Austrian count, but a Hungarian.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "My name is Victor," was the proud reply, "and _you_ may call me Victor, because I love you; but the servants must call me Count, because my papa is a count; and I am not an Austrian count, but a Hungarian.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My name is Victor," was the proud reply, "and _you_ may call me Victor, because I love you; but the servants must call me Count, because my papa is a count; and I am not an Austrian count, but a Hungarian.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "My name is Victor," was the proud reply, "and _you_ may call me Victor, because I love you; but the servants must call me Count, because my papa is a count; and I am not an Austrian count, but a Hungarian.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
nestlingnounUS /ˈnestlɪŋ/
young bird not yet fledged
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
NOBILE
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From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "My name is Victor," was the proud reply, "and _you_ may call me Victor, because I love you; but the servants must call me Count, because my papa is a count; and I am not an Austrian count, but a Hungarian.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The friend was somewhat abashed and bewildered, and grateful to be taken notice of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The friend was somewhat abashed and bewildered, and grateful to be taken notice of.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boy was evidently bent on patronising his friend.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
PARnounUS /pɑːr/
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
patronisingadjective
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading The boy was evidently bent on patronising his friend.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "My name is Victor," was the proud reply, "and _you_ may call me Victor, because I love you; but the servants must call me Count, because my papa is a count; and I am not an Austrian count, but a Hungarian.
on the contrary
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "My name is Victor," was the proud reply, "and _you_ may call me Victor, because I love you; but the servants must call me Count, because my papa is a count; and I am not an Austrian count, but a Hungarian.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
sauntered
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From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "My name is Victor," was the proud reply, "and _you_ may call me Victor, because I love you; but the servants must call me Count, because my papa is a count; and I am not an Austrian count, but a Hungarian.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The friend was somewhat abashed and bewildered, and grateful to be taken notice of.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The friend was somewhat abashed and bewildered, and grateful to be taken notice of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading "My name is Victor," was the proud reply, "and _you_ may call me Victor, because I love you; but the servants must call me Count, because my papa is a count; and I am not an Austrian count, but a Hungarian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boy was evidently bent on patronising his friend.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "PAR NOBILE" "You shall play with my toys, and break them if you like, for my papa loves the English, and you are my English friend," said a handsome blue-eyed child to his little companion, as they sauntered hand-in-hand through the spacious entrance-hall at Edeldorf.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What is your name?--may I call you by your Christian name?" said the lesser child, timidly, and rather nestling to his protector, for such had the bigger boy constituted himself.
