used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
(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 So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, your highness," the servant answered with a respectful bow.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he asked a footman.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "Yes, your highness," the servant answered with a respectful bow.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "Then order the carriage for nine o'clock, to take us to the castle."
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "Then order the carriage for nine o'clock, to take us to the castle."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
Egon
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From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he asked a footman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Then order the carriage for nine o'clock, to take us to the castle."
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he asked a footman.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he asked a footman.
highnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading "Yes, your highness," the servant answered with a respectful bow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he asked a footman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he asked a footman.
lengtheningnounUS /ˈleŋθənɪŋ/
the act of prolonging something
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
set afire or burning
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading "Then order the carriage for nine o'clock, to take us to the castle."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "Then order the carriage for nine o'clock, to take us to the castle."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Then order the carriage for nine o'clock, to take us to the castle."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
with speed
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
with speed
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading "Yes, your highness," the servant answered with a respectful bow.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
Rojanow
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From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he asked a footman.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he asked a footman.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Yes, your highness," the servant answered with a respectful bow.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
carry out
From this reading "Then order the carriage for nine o'clock, to take us to the castle."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then order the carriage for nine o'clock, to take us to the castle."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Then order the carriage for nine o'clock, to take us to the castle."
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Then order the carriage for nine o'clock, to take us to the castle."
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
at the time that
From this reading The short November day was nearly over, and the twilight shadows were lengthening rapidly, when Prince Egon, returning from a short walk, entered his brilliantly lighted palace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So saying Egon sprang quickly up the stairs, and hastened to his friend's apartments, which were on the first floor, not far from his own, and which were furnished with all the old-time magnificence of a princely house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes, your highness," the servant answered with a respectful bow.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, your highness," the servant answered with a respectful bow.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, your highness," the servant answered with a respectful bow.
