used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
from appearances alone
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Iron Heart was undaunted.
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Leopold's eyes lightened as he threw a glance of sarcastic meaning at his companion.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
embrasurenoun
an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Leopold's eyes lightened as he threw a glance of sarcastic meaning at his companion.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Leopold's eyes lightened as he threw a glance of sarcastic meaning at his companion.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But Iron Heart was undaunted.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
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 But Iron Heart was undaunted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "His Royal Highness is not at home, sir," replied the jäger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
jäger
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From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
Leopold's
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From this reading Leopold's eyes lightened as he threw a glance of sarcastic meaning at his companion.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading Leopold's eyes lightened as he threw a glance of sarcastic meaning at his companion.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Leopold's eyes lightened as he threw a glance of sarcastic meaning at his companion.
the force of workers available
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "His Royal Highness is not at home, sir," replied the jäger.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading Leopold's eyes lightened as he threw a glance of sarcastic meaning at his companion.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
term of address for a man
From this reading "His Royal Highness is not at home, sir," replied the jäger.
having a supporting base
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Leopold's eyes lightened as he threw a glance of sarcastic meaning at his companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
undauntedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading But Iron Heart was undaunted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
which person or people
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading NOT AT HOME It was a jäger clad in green who opened the door of the hunting lodge, and gazed, apparently without recognition, at the two men standing in the dark embrasure of the porch.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We wish to see his Royal Highness, your master," said the Chancellor, taking the initiative, as he knew the Emperor would wish him to do.
