used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But whether it would help or harm me, it was difficult to decide.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
clutchesnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
COMPLICATIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
a female human offspring
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading But whether it would help or harm me, it was difficult to decide.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But whether it would help or harm me, it was difficult to decide.
emphasizeverbUS /ˈemfəsaɪz/
to stress, single out as important
From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first impression was that it was rotten luck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
Gratzen's
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From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading But whether it would help or harm me, it was difficult to decide.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But whether it would help or harm me, it was difficult to decide.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The first impression was that it was rotten luck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
Lassen
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From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The first impression was that it was rotten luck.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But whether it would help or harm me, it was difficult to decide.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But whether it would help or harm me, it was difficult to decide.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
rottenadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːtən/
very bad
From this reading The first impression was that it was rotten luck.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
believed likely
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By all accounts Lassen was far too great a coward to have faced the mob; and that fact alone was dangerous since it tended to emphasize the difference between us.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
von
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From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But whether it would help or harm me, it was difficult to decide.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading COMPLICATIONS The fact that it was Baron von Gratzen's wife and daughter whom I had managed to snatch from the clutches of the mob was startling, and might have vital consequences.
in the company of; together with
From this reading More than enough had transpired in the interview with the Baron to show that he already suspected I was not Lassen; and this business might put the finishing touch to his suspicions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But whether it would help or harm me, it was difficult to decide.
