used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
speak to
From this reading “Just so--Your--Serene Highness,” I answered, hesitating a little, not knowing how to address her.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
(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 Your name made a noise in the world after Chesma,” she continued; “and to crown all, you have suffered a long imprisonment.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Your name made a noise in the world after Chesma,” she continued; “and to crown all, you have suffered a long imprisonment.”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Just so--Your--Serene Highness,” I answered, hesitating a little, not knowing how to address her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are a Russian officer--a sailor?” asked the Princess.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “You are a Russian officer--a sailor?” asked the Princess.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
the two together, not just one
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
Chesma
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From this reading Your name made a noise in the world after Chesma,” she continued; “and to crown all, you have suffered a long imprisonment.”
without stop or interruption
From this reading Your name made a noise in the world after Chesma,” she continued; “and to crown all, you have suffered a long imprisonment.”
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Your name made a noise in the world after Chesma,” she continued; “and to crown all, you have suffered a long imprisonment.”
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading “I know that you have highly distinguished yourself.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I know that you have highly distinguished yourself.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Just so--Your--Serene Highness,” I answered, hesitating a little, not knowing how to address her.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading “Just so--Your--Serene Highness,” I answered, hesitating a little, not knowing how to address her.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading “I know that you have highly distinguished yourself.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading “Just so--Your--Serene Highness,” I answered, hesitating a little, not knowing how to address her.
how
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From this reading “Just so--Your--Serene Highness,” I answered, hesitating a little, not knowing how to address her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Your name made a noise in the world after Chesma,” she continued; “and to crown all, you have suffered a long imprisonment.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Your name made a noise in the world after Chesma,” she continued; “and to crown all, you have suffered a long imprisonment.”
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
and nothing more
From this reading “Just so--Your--Serene Highness,” I answered, hesitating a little, not knowing how to address her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know that you have highly distinguished yourself.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading “Just so--Your--Serene Highness,” I answered, hesitating a little, not knowing how to address her.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Just so--Your--Serene Highness,” I answered, hesitating a little, not knowing how to address her.
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 Your name made a noise in the world after Chesma,” she continued; “and to crown all, you have suffered a long imprisonment.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Your name made a noise in the world after Chesma,” she continued; “and to crown all, you have suffered a long imprisonment.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Your name made a noise in the world after Chesma,” she continued; “and to crown all, you have suffered a long imprisonment.”
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Your name made a noise in the world after Chesma,” she continued; “and to crown all, you have suffered a long imprisonment.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Just so--Your--Serene Highness,” I answered, hesitating a little, not knowing how to address her.
being perceived or observed
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “You are a Russian officer--a sailor?” asked the Princess.
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading “You are a Russian officer--a sailor?” asked the Princess.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading “You are a Russian officer--a sailor?” asked the Princess.
SereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading “Just so--Your--Serene Highness,” I answered, hesitating a little, not knowing how to address her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Your name made a noise in the world after Chesma,” she continued; “and to crown all, you have suffered a long imprisonment.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Just so--Your--Serene Highness,” I answered, hesitating a little, not knowing how to address her.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Your name made a noise in the world after Chesma,” she continued; “and to crown all, you have suffered a long imprisonment.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Just so--Your--Serene Highness,” I answered, hesitating a little, not knowing how to address her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _MY INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCESS._ After having exchanged a few phrases--we spoke French, but I noticed that the Princess let fall many Italian exclamations--we both fell into a most awkward silence.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Your name made a noise in the world after Chesma,” she continued; “and to crown all, you have suffered a long imprisonment.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are a Russian officer--a sailor?” asked the Princess.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Just so--Your--Serene Highness,” I answered, hesitating a little, not knowing how to address her.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “I know that you have highly distinguished yourself.
