used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I think her Royal Highness will receive me,” he answered calmly, wishing he was as sure of the fact as he pretended to be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I think her Royal Highness will receive me,” he answered calmly, wishing he was as sure of the fact as he pretended to be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading “Her Royal Highness does not receive visitors,” he was told, while his card was handed round and scrutinised with something of awe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading No one knew better than he did that he was making a hazardous stroke.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading “I think her Royal Highness will receive me,” he answered calmly, wishing he was as sure of the fact as he pretended to be.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading “Her Royal Highness does not receive visitors,” he was told, while his card was handed round and scrutinised with something of awe.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
Dardania
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From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No one knew better than he did that he was making a hazardous stroke.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Her Royal Highness does not receive visitors,” he was told, while his card was handed round and scrutinised with something of awe.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “I think her Royal Highness will receive me,” he answered calmly, wishing he was as sure of the fact as he pretended to be.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
the act of departing
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading “Her Royal Highness does not receive visitors,” he was told, while his card was handed round and scrutinised with something of awe.
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading No one knew better than he did that he was making a hazardous stroke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Her Royal Highness does not receive visitors,” he was told, while his card was handed round and scrutinised with something of awe.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading “Her Royal Highness does not receive visitors,” he was told, while his card was handed round and scrutinised with something of awe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think her Royal Highness will receive me,” he answered calmly, wishing he was as sure of the fact as he pretended to be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
a message received and understood
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No one knew better than he did that he was making a hazardous stroke.
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 Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
take the midday meal
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading No one knew better than he did that he was making a hazardous stroke.
MansfieldnounUS /ˈmænzfiːld/
New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I think her Royal Highness will receive me,” he answered calmly, wishing he was as sure of the fact as he pretended to be.
not any; not one
From this reading No one knew better than he did that he was making a hazardous stroke.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one knew better than he did that he was making a hazardous stroke.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading “I think her Royal Highness will receive me,” he answered calmly, wishing he was as sure of the fact as he pretended to be.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading “Her Royal Highness does not receive visitors,” he was told, while his card was handed round and scrutinised with something of awe.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “Her Royal Highness does not receive visitors,” he was told, while his card was handed round and scrutinised with something of awe.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading “Her Royal Highness does not receive visitors,” he was told, while his card was handed round and scrutinised with something of awe.
scrutinised
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From this reading “Her Royal Highness does not receive visitors,” he was told, while his card was handed round and scrutinised with something of awe.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Her Royal Highness does not receive visitors,” he was told, while his card was handed round and scrutinised with something of awe.
Soudaroff's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
staresnounUS /sterz/
plural of “stare” — a fixed look with eyes open wide
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading No one knew better than he did that he was making a hazardous stroke.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I think her Royal Highness will receive me,” he answered calmly, wishing he was as sure of the fact as he pretended to be.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No one knew better than he did that he was making a hazardous stroke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think her Royal Highness will receive me,” he answered calmly, wishing he was as sure of the fact as he pretended to be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Her Royal Highness does not receive visitors,” he was told, while his card was handed round and scrutinised with something of awe.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
unavailingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading “Her Royal Highness does not receive visitors,” he was told, while his card was handed round and scrutinised with something of awe.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Reaching the door, he was greeted with stares of surprise by the servants on the steps and in the hall, and his request to be permitted to wait upon the Princess was regarded with amazement, not unmixed with suspicion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Her Royal Highness does not receive visitors,” he was told, while his card was handed round and scrutinised with something of awe.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I think her Royal Highness will receive me,” he answered calmly, wishing he was as sure of the fact as he pretended to be.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading “I think her Royal Highness will receive me,” he answered calmly, wishing he was as sure of the fact as he pretended to be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Telling Mansfield that he was going for a stroll, and should probably lunch at Princess Soudaroff’s--a piece of information that filled the secretary with unavailing envy--Cyril took the road which led to the villa occupied by the Princess of Dardania.
