used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND OPENS THE KING'S EYES.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
on or to one side
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
banteringlyadverb
in a bantering fashion
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
chamberlainnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlən/
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
dullnessnounUS /ˈdʌlnəs/
the quality of being slow to understand
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
being one more than seven
From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT.
at any time
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
opinion or judgment
From this reading AND OPENS THE KING'S EYES.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
Francis
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From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
depressingly dark
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
death of a person
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading AND OPENS THE KING'S EYES.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
go away from a place
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
Leoni
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From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
engage in
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
and nothing more
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
OPENSnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading AND OPENS THE KING'S EYES.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AND OPENS THE KING'S EYES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading His heavy face looked gloomy, and Francis banteringly asked him if he was too much wearied by the hunt that day, receiving a grave nod in reply.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
which person or people
From this reading Later on Francis, who was excited and annoyed by the dullness of his host, made an excuse to leave him and join the dance, but only to find his progress stayed by Leoni, who led him aside to make some communication--one which made his master frown and whisper back angrily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
worthilyadverb
in a worthy manner; with worthiness
From this reading The chamberlain had worthily carried out his master's orders, and the scene in connection with the supper that night was brighter than ever; but the King did not seem satisfied.
