adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed the horoscope of a soldier rather than of a craftsman, and so I told the sage; but he will have it that he has made no mistake.”
abruptlyadverbUS /əˈbrʌptli/
quickly and without warning
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Malcolm looked astonished.
astrologernounUS /əˈstrɑːlədʒər/
someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seemed the horoscope of a soldier rather than of a craftsman, and so I told the sage; but he will have it that he has made no mistake.”
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
craftsmannounUS /ˈkræftsmən/
a professional whose work is consistently of high quality
From this reading It seemed the horoscope of a soldier rather than of a craftsman, and so I told the sage; but he will have it that he has made no mistake.”
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
dukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
fatedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtɪd/
(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate
From this reading He tells me that it was fated that you should perform deeds of notable bravery while still young.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed the horoscope of a soldier rather than of a craftsman, and so I told the sage; but he will have it that he has made no mistake.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He tells me that it was fated that you should perform deeds of notable bravery while still young.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
horoscopenounUS /ˈhɔːrəskoʊp/
a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets
From this reading It seemed the horoscope of a soldier rather than of a craftsman, and so I told the sage; but he will have it that he has made no mistake.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He tells me that it was fated that you should perform deeds of notable bravery while still young.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Malcolm looked astonished.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It seemed the horoscope of a soldier rather than of a craftsman, and so I told the sage; but he will have it that he has made no mistake.”
Malcolm
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From this reading Malcolm looked astonished.
Malcolm's
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From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He tells me that it was fated that you should perform deeds of notable bravery while still young.
mistakenounUS /mɪˈsteɪk/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It seemed the horoscope of a soldier rather than of a craftsman, and so I told the sage; but he will have it that he has made no mistake.”
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
nativities
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From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It seemed the horoscope of a soldier rather than of a craftsman, and so I told the sage; but he will have it that he has made no mistake.”
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He tells me that it was fated that you should perform deeds of notable bravery while still young.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading He tells me that it was fated that you should perform deeds of notable bravery while still young.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading It seemed the horoscope of a soldier rather than of a craftsman, and so I told the sage; but he will have it that he has made no mistake.”
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading It seemed the horoscope of a soldier rather than of a craftsman, and so I told the sage; but he will have it that he has made no mistake.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed the horoscope of a soldier rather than of a craftsman, and so I told the sage; but he will have it that he has made no mistake.”
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He tells me that it was fated that you should perform deeds of notable bravery while still young.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seemed the horoscope of a soldier rather than of a craftsman, and so I told the sage; but he will have it that he has made no mistake.”
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading It seemed the horoscope of a soldier rather than of a craftsman, and so I told the sage; but he will have it that he has made no mistake.”
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He tells me that it was fated that you should perform deeds of notable bravery while still young.
tellsnounUS /telz/
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading He tells me that it was fated that you should perform deeds of notable bravery while still young.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It seemed the horoscope of a soldier rather than of a craftsman, and so I told the sage; but he will have it that he has made no mistake.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It seemed the horoscope of a soldier rather than of a craftsman, and so I told the sage; but he will have it that he has made no mistake.”
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
WallensteinnounUS /ˈwɔːlənstaɪn/
Austrian general who fought for the Hapsburgs during the Thirty Years' War (1583-1634)
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He tells me that it was fated that you should perform deeds of notable bravery while still young.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He tells me that it was fated that you should perform deeds of notable bravery while still young.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It seemed the horoscope of a soldier rather than of a craftsman, and so I told the sage; but he will have it that he has made no mistake.”
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
workroomnounUS /ˈwɜːrkruːm/
room where work is done
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading “In an idle moment,” the duke said, “having an interest in nativities and seeing that you were born between two years, I asked my astrologer to work out the calculations.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The next day Wallenstein again entered Malcolm's workroom and said abruptly to him: “What deeds of bravery have you performed?”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He tells me that it was fated that you should perform deeds of notable bravery while still young.
