used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This question Count Vavel was given an opportunity to decide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The astronomical calendar had announced a total eclipse of the moon on a certain night in July.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
astronomicaladjectiveUS /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
From this reading The astronomical calendar had announced a total eclipse of the moon on a certain night in July.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading The astronomical calendar had announced a total eclipse of the moon on a certain night in July.
cannot
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From this reading From the outside of a house, when it is light, one cannot see what is going on in a dark room.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The astronomical calendar had announced a total eclipse of the moon on a certain night in July.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could very easily do so unnoticed.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading This question Count Vavel was given an opportunity to decide.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading From the outside of a house, when it is light, one cannot see what is going on in a dark room.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading This question Count Vavel was given an opportunity to decide.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She could very easily do so unnoticed.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading She could very easily do so unnoticed.
eclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/
be greater in significance than
From this reading The astronomical calendar had announced a total eclipse of the moon on a certain night in July.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the outside of a house, when it is light, one cannot see what is going on in a dark room.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading This question Count Vavel was given an opportunity to decide.
the act of departing
From this reading From the outside of a house, when it is light, one cannot see what is going on in a dark room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The astronomical calendar had announced a total eclipse of the moon on a certain night in July.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading From the outside of a house, when it is light, one cannot see what is going on in a dark room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the outside of a house, when it is light, one cannot see what is going on in a dark room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the outside of a house, when it is light, one cannot see what is going on in a dark room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the outside of a house, when it is light, one cannot see what is going on in a dark room.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The astronomical calendar had announced a total eclipse of the moon on a certain night in July.
Landsknechtsschild
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From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading From the outside of a house, when it is light, one cannot see what is going on in a dark room.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The astronomical calendar had announced a total eclipse of the moon on a certain night in July.
NamelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The astronomical calendar had announced a total eclipse of the moon on a certain night in July.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the outside of a house, when it is light, one cannot see what is going on in a dark room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the outside of a house, when it is light, one cannot see what is going on in a dark room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the outside of a house, when it is light, one cannot see what is going on in a dark room.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading This question Count Vavel was given an opportunity to decide.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading From the outside of a house, when it is light, one cannot see what is going on in a dark room.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This question Count Vavel was given an opportunity to decide.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading From the outside of a house, when it is light, one cannot see what is going on in a dark room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From the outside of a house, when it is light, one cannot see what is going on in a dark room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could very easily do so unnoticed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She could very easily do so unnoticed.
carry out
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This question Count Vavel was given an opportunity to decide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This question Count Vavel was given an opportunity to decide.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading The astronomical calendar had announced a total eclipse of the moon on a certain night in July.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading She could very easily do so unnoticed.
Vavel
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From this reading This question Count Vavel was given an opportunity to decide.
precisely as stated
From this reading She could very easily do so unnoticed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This question Count Vavel was given an opportunity to decide.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From the outside of a house, when it is light, one cannot see what is going on in a dark room.
at the time that
From this reading From the outside of a house, when it is light, one cannot see what is going on in a dark room.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
in the company of; together with
From this reading And why should not Baroness Landsknechtsschild take observations with a telescope, as well as her neighbor at the Nameless Castle?
