used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In this he acted contrarily to the bias of mankind, who would see in the education of a daughter the need of a mother’s hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
biasnounUS /ˈbaɪəs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading In this he acted contrarily to the bias of mankind, who would see in the education of a daughter the need of a mother’s hand.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
a young person of either sex
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
contrarilyadverb
in a contrary disobedient manner
From this reading In this he acted contrarily to the bias of mankind, who would see in the education of a daughter the need of a mother’s hand.
a female human offspring
From this reading In this he acted contrarily to the bias of mankind, who would see in the education of a daughter the need of a mother’s hand.
DemetriusnounUS /dɪˈmiːtriəs/
son of Antigonus Cyclops and king of Macedonia; he and his father were defeated at the battle of Ipsus (337-283 BC)
From this reading Not so thought Prince Demetrius.
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading In this he acted contrarily to the bias of mankind, who would see in the education of a daughter the need of a mother’s hand.
extraordinarilyadverbUS /ekˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/
extremely
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
FedoranounUS /fɪˈdɔːrə/
a hat made of felt with a creased crown
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
a young female
From this reading THE GIRL IS MOTHER TO THE WOMAN.
the act of giving
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GIRL IS MOTHER TO THE WOMAN.
Leonard'snounUS /ˈlenərdz/
possessive form of “leonard” — United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading In this he acted contrarily to the bias of mankind, who would see in the education of a daughter the need of a mother’s hand.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE GIRL IS MOTHER TO THE WOMAN.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In this he acted contrarily to the bias of mankind, who would see in the education of a daughter the need of a mother’s hand.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading In this he acted contrarily to the bias of mankind, who would see in the education of a daughter the need of a mother’s hand.
not any; not one
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not so thought Prince Demetrius.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
and nothing more
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
reigningadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
exercising power or authority
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In this he acted contrarily to the bias of mankind, who would see in the education of a daughter the need of a mother’s hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
Sophia
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From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
Sophia's
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From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
carry out
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIRL IS MOTHER TO THE WOMAN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this he acted contrarily to the bias of mankind, who would see in the education of a daughter the need of a mother’s hand.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not so thought Prince Demetrius.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GIRL IS MOTHER TO THE WOMAN.
truculentadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌkjələnt/
defiantly aggressive
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
which person or people
From this reading In this he acted contrarily to the bias of mankind, who would see in the education of a daughter the need of a mother’s hand.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife, the Grand Duchess Fedora, had died in giving birth to his only child, the Princess Sophia; and so long as the girl grew up strong and healthy, he had no thoughts of attempting to take to himself another partner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Princess Sophia’s father, the reigning Prince Leonard’s grandfather, was a man extraordinarily truculent in disposition, with a hand of iron under no velvet glove, and a temper frankly diabolical.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE GIRL IS MOTHER TO THE WOMAN.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In this he acted contrarily to the bias of mankind, who would see in the education of a daughter the need of a mother’s hand.
