abatedverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading The intense cold had abated and the sun shone out warm and bright.
Adelsberg's
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From this reading Eugen Stahlberg and Lieutenant Walldorf, free from duty for the time being, were in Prince Adelsberg's quarters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The intense cold had abated and the sun shone out warm and bright.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Walldorf had been thrown from his horse the previous evening, and his hand had been injured, and this prevented him from going out with his company, as Egon had done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Walldorf had been thrown from his horse the previous evening, and his hand had been injured, and this prevented him from going out with his company, as Egon had done.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Eugen Stahlberg and Lieutenant Walldorf, free from duty for the time being, were in Prince Adelsberg's quarters.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The intense cold had abated and the sun shone out warm and bright.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The following day brought clear, frosty weather.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The following day brought clear, frosty weather.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The intense cold had abated and the sun shone out warm and bright.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Walldorf had been thrown from his horse the previous evening, and his hand had been injured, and this prevented him from going out with his company, as Egon had done.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following day brought clear, frosty weather.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Walldorf had been thrown from his horse the previous evening, and his hand had been injured, and this prevented him from going out with his company, as Egon had done.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Eugen Stahlberg and Lieutenant Walldorf, free from duty for the time being, were in Prince Adelsberg's quarters.
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 The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
Egon
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From this reading Walldorf had been thrown from his horse the previous evening, and his hand had been injured, and this prevented him from going out with his company, as Egon had done.
Eugen
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From this reading Eugen Stahlberg and Lieutenant Walldorf, free from duty for the time being, were in Prince Adelsberg's quarters.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Walldorf had been thrown from his horse the previous evening, and his hand had been injured, and this prevented him from going out with his company, as Egon had done.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following day brought clear, frosty weather.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Eugen Stahlberg and Lieutenant Walldorf, free from duty for the time being, were in Prince Adelsberg's quarters.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Eugen Stahlberg and Lieutenant Walldorf, free from duty for the time being, were in Prince Adelsberg's quarters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Eugen Stahlberg and Lieutenant Walldorf, free from duty for the time being, were in Prince Adelsberg's quarters.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading The following day brought clear, frosty weather.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
the act of departing
From this reading Walldorf had been thrown from his horse the previous evening, and his hand had been injured, and this prevented him from going out with his company, as Egon had done.
guyed
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From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The intense cold had abated and the sun shone out warm and bright.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Walldorf had been thrown from his horse the previous evening, and his hand had been injured, and this prevented him from going out with his company, as Egon had done.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Walldorf had been thrown from his horse the previous evening, and his hand had been injured, and this prevented him from going out with his company, as Egon had done.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Walldorf had been thrown from his horse the previous evening, and his hand had been injured, and this prevented him from going out with his company, as Egon had done.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Walldorf had been thrown from his horse the previous evening, and his hand had been injured, and this prevented him from going out with his company, as Egon had done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eugen Stahlberg and Lieutenant Walldorf, free from duty for the time being, were in Prince Adelsberg's quarters.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Walldorf had been thrown from his horse the previous evening, and his hand had been injured, and this prevented him from going out with his company, as Egon had done.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The intense cold had abated and the sun shone out warm and bright.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Eugen Stahlberg and Lieutenant Walldorf, free from duty for the time being, were in Prince Adelsberg's quarters.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The intense cold had abated and the sun shone out warm and bright.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Walldorf had been thrown from his horse the previous evening, and his hand had been injured, and this prevented him from going out with his company, as Egon had done.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Walldorf had been thrown from his horse the previous evening, and his hand had been injured, and this prevented him from going out with his company, as Egon had done.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Eugen Stahlberg and Lieutenant Walldorf, free from duty for the time being, were in Prince Adelsberg's quarters.
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Eugen Stahlberg and Lieutenant Walldorf, free from duty for the time being, were in Prince Adelsberg's quarters.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The intense cold had abated and the sun shone out warm and bright.
in the near future
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
Stadinger
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From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
Stahlberg
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From this reading Eugen Stahlberg and Lieutenant Walldorf, free from duty for the time being, were in Prince Adelsberg's quarters.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The intense cold had abated and the sun shone out warm and bright.
teasedadjectiveUS /tiːzd/
feeling mild pleasurable excitement
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following day brought clear, frosty weather.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Walldorf had been thrown from his horse the previous evening, and his hand had been injured, and this prevented him from going out with his company, as Egon had done.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Walldorf had been thrown from his horse the previous evening, and his hand had been injured, and this prevented him from going out with his company, as Egon had done.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Eugen Stahlberg and Lieutenant Walldorf, free from duty for the time being, were in Prince Adelsberg's quarters.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
Walldorf
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From this reading Eugen Stahlberg and Lieutenant Walldorf, free from duty for the time being, were in Prince Adelsberg's quarters.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The intense cold had abated and the sun shone out warm and bright.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The following day brought clear, frosty weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Eugen Stahlberg and Lieutenant Walldorf, free from duty for the time being, were in Prince Adelsberg's quarters.
which person or people
From this reading The gentlemen were waiting for the return of their princely comrade, who must be back soon now, and as they waited, they teased and guyed old Peter Stadinger, who was on duty early at his master's quarters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Walldorf had been thrown from his horse the previous evening, and his hand had been injured, and this prevented him from going out with his company, as Egon had done.
