used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On parting with his betrothed, however, he had promised to pay a visit to her and Marie at an early day, and to write to both of them daily.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had not been able to accompany Katharina on her journey, as he had received marching orders immediately on his return to camp.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading He had not been able to accompany Katharina on her journey, as he had received marching orders immediately on his return to camp.
anew
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On parting with his betrothed, however, he had promised to pay a visit to her and Marie at an early day, and to write to both of them daily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On parting with his betrothed, however, he had promised to pay a visit to her and Marie at an early day, and to write to both of them daily.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had not been able to accompany Katharina on her journey, as he had received marching orders immediately on his return to camp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had not been able to accompany Katharina on her journey, as he had received marching orders immediately on his return to camp.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
the two together, not just one
From this reading On parting with his betrothed, however, he had promised to pay a visit to her and Marie at an early day, and to write to both of them daily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading He had not been able to accompany Katharina on her journey, as he had received marching orders immediately on his return to camp.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading On parting with his betrothed, however, he had promised to pay a visit to her and Marie at an early day, and to write to both of them daily.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On parting with his betrothed, however, he had promised to pay a visit to her and Marie at an early day, and to write to both of them daily.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
demonsnounUS /ˈdiːmənz/
plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The first part of his promise he had not been able to fulfil; his time was too fully occupied with the duties of the field.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading On parting with his betrothed, however, he had promised to pay a visit to her and Marie at an early day, and to write to both of them daily.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
Fervlans's
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From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The first part of his promise he had not been able to fulfil; his time was too fully occupied with the duties of the field.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first part of his promise he had not been able to fulfil; his time was too fully occupied with the duties of the field.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading The first part of his promise he had not been able to fulfil; his time was too fully occupied with the duties of the field.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The first part of his promise he had not been able to fulfil; his time was too fully occupied with the duties of the field.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not been able to accompany Katharina on her journey, as he had received marching orders immediately on his return to camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not been able to accompany Katharina on her journey, as he had received marching orders immediately on his return to camp.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On parting with his betrothed, however, he had promised to pay a visit to her and Marie at an early day, and to write to both of them daily.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He had not been able to accompany Katharina on her journey, as he had received marching orders immediately on his return to camp.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He had not been able to accompany Katharina on her journey, as he had received marching orders immediately on his return to camp.
Katharina
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From this reading He had not been able to accompany Katharina on her journey, as he had received marching orders immediately on his return to camp.
Katharina's
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From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
held dear
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading He had not been able to accompany Katharina on her journey, as he had received marching orders immediately on his return to camp.
Marie
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From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
Marie's
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From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
not any; not one
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The first part of his promise he had not been able to fulfil; his time was too fully occupied with the duties of the field.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On parting with his betrothed, however, he had promised to pay a visit to her and Marie at an early day, and to write to both of them daily.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had not been able to accompany Katharina on her journey, as he had received marching orders immediately on his return to camp.
on one occasion
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He had not been able to accompany Katharina on her journey, as he had received marching orders immediately on his return to camp.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The first part of his promise he had not been able to fulfil; his time was too fully occupied with the duties of the field.
the act of departing politely
From this reading On parting with his betrothed, however, he had promised to pay a visit to her and Marie at an early day, and to write to both of them daily.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading On parting with his betrothed, however, he had promised to pay a visit to her and Marie at an early day, and to write to both of them daily.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The first part of his promise he had not been able to fulfil; his time was too fully occupied with the duties of the field.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading On parting with his betrothed, however, he had promised to pay a visit to her and Marie at an early day, and to write to both of them daily.
Raab
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From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He had not been able to accompany Katharina on her journey, as he had received marching orders immediately on his return to camp.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had not been able to accompany Katharina on her journey, as he had received marching orders immediately on his return to camp.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
skirmishnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first part of his promise he had not been able to fulfil; his time was too fully occupied with the duties of the field.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On parting with his betrothed, however, he had promised to pay a visit to her and Marie at an early day, and to write to both of them daily.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The first part of his promise he had not been able to fulfil; his time was too fully occupied with the duties of the field.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The first part of his promise he had not been able to fulfil; his time was too fully occupied with the duties of the field.
Vavel
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From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading On parting with his betrothed, however, he had promised to pay a visit to her and Marie at an early day, and to write to both of them daily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first part of his promise he had not been able to fulfil; his time was too fully occupied with the duties of the field.
at the time that
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
in or at the place that
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish with De Fervlans's demons, he sent his betrothed at once to Raab, with instructions not to separate herself again from Marie.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
produce a literary work
From this reading On parting with his betrothed, however, he had promised to pay a visit to her and Marie at an early day, and to write to both of them daily.
the act of creating written works
From this reading But he sent frequent messages to his loved ones; while every day, no matter where he might be, he would be sure to receive his letter from Raab--one sheet covered to the edges with Katharina's writing, and the other with Marie's.
