used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SURPRISE AT RATISBON.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
aides-de-camp
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From this reading Beside him sat one of his aides-de-camp, Captain von Grätz.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nigel awoke to the jolting of an ox-waggon, over which was a rough covering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SURPRISE AT RATISBON.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Nigel awoke to the jolting of an ox-waggon, over which was a rough covering.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside him sat one of his aides-de-camp, Captain von Grätz.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Beside him sat one of his aides-de-camp, Captain von Grätz.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading He was lying in his cloak on a truss of straw.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Nigel awoke to the jolting of an ox-waggon, over which was a rough covering.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
fingeringnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
Grätz
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From this reading Beside him sat one of his aides-de-camp, Captain von Grätz.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was lying in his cloak on a truss of straw.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beside him sat one of his aides-de-camp, Captain von Grätz.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was lying in his cloak on a truss of straw.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was lying in his cloak on a truss of straw.
joltingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊltɪŋ/
causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
From this reading Nigel awoke to the jolting of an ox-waggon, over which was a rough covering.
and nothing more
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He was lying in his cloak on a truss of straw.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
Nigel
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From this reading Nigel awoke to the jolting of an ox-waggon, over which was a rough covering.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nigel awoke to the jolting of an ox-waggon, over which was a rough covering.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was lying in his cloak on a truss of straw.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Beside him sat one of his aides-de-camp, Captain von Grätz.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nigel awoke to the jolting of an ox-waggon, over which was a rough covering.
ox-waggon
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From this reading Nigel awoke to the jolting of an ox-waggon, over which was a rough covering.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
RATISBON
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From this reading A SURPRISE AT RATISBON.
recitingverbUS /riˈsaɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
rosarynounUS /ˈroʊzəri/
a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Nigel awoke to the jolting of an ox-waggon, over which was a rough covering.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Beside him sat one of his aides-de-camp, Captain von Grätz.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
in a strange manner
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading He was lying in his cloak on a truss of straw.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A SURPRISE AT RATISBON.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nigel awoke to the jolting of an ox-waggon, over which was a rough covering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nigel awoke to the jolting of an ox-waggon, over which was a rough covering.
trussnounUS /trʌs/
(medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
From this reading He was lying in his cloak on a truss of straw.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
von
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From this reading Beside him sat one of his aides-de-camp, Captain von Grätz.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nigel awoke to the jolting of an ox-waggon, over which was a rough covering.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nigel awoke to the jolting of an ox-waggon, over which was a rough covering.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But just now he looked strangely unlike a military man, and was reciting prayers, fingering a rosary which hung about his neck while he did so, with an earnestness that suggested that some one was on the point of death.
