used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
(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 This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His breath almost failed him as he seized the handle of the street door and wished it might prove locked in order that it might take a longer time to open it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Never had Mr. Gerzson approached a bear's den with such beating of heart as he now approached Hatszegi's chambers.
Arad
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From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
bear'snounUS /berz/
possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Never had Mr. Gerzson approached a bear's den with such beating of heart as he now approached Hatszegi's chambers.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Never had Mr. Gerzson approached a bear's den with such beating of heart as he now approached Hatszegi's chambers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading His breath almost failed him as he seized the handle of the street door and wished it might prove locked in order that it might take a longer time to open it.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Never had Mr. Gerzson approached a bear's den with such beating of heart as he now approached Hatszegi's chambers.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
csarda
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From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Never had Mr. Gerzson approached a bear's den with such beating of heart as he now approached Hatszegi's chambers.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading His breath almost failed him as he seized the handle of the street door and wished it might prove locked in order that it might take a longer time to open it.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading His breath almost failed him as he seized the handle of the street door and wished it might prove locked in order that it might take a longer time to open it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
Gerzson
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From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading His breath almost failed him as he seized the handle of the street door and wished it might prove locked in order that it might take a longer time to open it.
Hatszegi
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From this reading This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
Hatszegi's
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From this reading Never had Mr. Gerzson approached a bear's den with such beating of heart as he now approached Hatszegi's chambers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Never had Mr. Gerzson approached a bear's den with such beating of heart as he now approached Hatszegi's chambers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
cause to move by striking
From this reading This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His breath almost failed him as he seized the handle of the street door and wished it might prove locked in order that it might take a longer time to open it.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
intrusted
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From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading His breath almost failed him as he seized the handle of the street door and wished it might prove locked in order that it might take a longer time to open it.
for more time
From this reading His breath almost failed him as he seized the handle of the street door and wished it might prove locked in order that it might take a longer time to open it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His breath almost failed him as he seized the handle of the street door and wished it might prove locked in order that it might take a longer time to open it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Never had Mr. Gerzson approached a bear's den with such beating of heart as he now approached Hatszegi's chambers.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had Mr. Gerzson approached a bear's den with such beating of heart as he now approached Hatszegi's chambers.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Never had Mr. Gerzson approached a bear's den with such beating of heart as he now approached Hatszegi's chambers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His breath almost failed him as he seized the handle of the street door and wished it might prove locked in order that it might take a longer time to open it.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His breath almost failed him as he seized the handle of the street door and wished it might prove locked in order that it might take a longer time to open it.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading His breath almost failed him as he seized the handle of the street door and wished it might prove locked in order that it might take a longer time to open it.
Satrakovics
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From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
express in words
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading His breath almost failed him as he seized the handle of the street door and wished it might prove locked in order that it might take a longer time to open it.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading His breath almost failed him as he seized the handle of the street door and wished it might prove locked in order that it might take a longer time to open it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Never had Mr. Gerzson approached a bear's den with such beating of heart as he now approached Hatszegi's chambers.
carry out
From this reading His breath almost failed him as he seized the handle of the street door and wished it might prove locked in order that it might take a longer time to open it.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
a special situation
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His breath almost failed him as he seized the handle of the street door and wished it might prove locked in order that it might take a longer time to open it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
UNDISCOVERABLEadjective
not able to be ascertained; resisting discovery
From this reading THE UNDISCOVERABLE LADY Squire Gerzson Satrakovics thought it best after that night at the _csarda_ to go back to Arad.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
in or at the place that
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
which person or people
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading His breath almost failed him as he seized the handle of the street door and wished it might prove locked in order that it might take a longer time to open it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading This wondrous event, the clue to which he could not hit upon anyhow, must needs interest Hatszegi most of all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
but in spite of that
From this reading It would be a terrible thing to appear before him with the tidings that the lady who was intrusted to his care, had been lost on the way; yet, nevertheless, this was the first thing he must say, and after that they would consult together as to what was to be done to find her and where they were to look for her.
