used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Presently, however, as if struck with the sound of a well-known name, he looked up quickly.
acknowledgmentsnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənts/
plural of “acknowledgment” — the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading I made his introductions to the Lady Ysolinde, and as readily and gracefully he returned his acknowledgments.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As she proceeded I saw my father change color and become as to his face almost as white as the Friesland cloth in which he was dressed.
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I made his introductions to the Lady Ysolinde, and as readily and gracefully he returned his acknowledgments.
AXEnounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As she proceeded I saw my father change color and become as to his face almost as white as the Friesland cloth in which he was dressed.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading As she proceeded I saw my father change color and become as to his face almost as white as the Friesland cloth in which he was dressed.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading As she proceeded I saw my father change color and become as to his face almost as white as the Friesland cloth in which he was dressed.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading As she proceeded I saw my father change color and become as to his face almost as white as the Friesland cloth in which he was dressed.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
a female human offspring
From this reading For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading As she proceeded I saw my father change color and become as to his face almost as white as the Friesland cloth in which he was dressed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As she proceeded I saw my father change color and become as to his face almost as white as the Friesland cloth in which he was dressed.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As she proceeded I saw my father change color and become as to his face almost as white as the Friesland cloth in which he was dressed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
Frieslandnoun
the western part of the ancient region of Frisia in northern Europe on the North Sea between the Scheldt river and the Weser river; part of this region is now a province in the Netherlands
From this reading As she proceeded I saw my father change color and become as to his face almost as white as the Friesland cloth in which he was dressed.
Gerard's
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From this reading For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
Gottfried
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From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading I made his introductions to the Lady Ysolinde, and as readily and gracefully he returned his acknowledgments.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I made his introductions to the Lady Ysolinde, and as readily and gracefully he returned his acknowledgments.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Presently, however, as if struck with the sound of a well-known name, he looked up quickly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I made his introductions to the Lady Ysolinde, and as readily and gracefully he returned his acknowledgments.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Presently, however, as if struck with the sound of a well-known name, he looked up quickly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
introductionsnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “introduction” — the act of beginning something new
From this reading I made his introductions to the Lady Ysolinde, and as readily and gracefully he returned his acknowledgments.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I made his introductions to the Lady Ysolinde, and as readily and gracefully he returned his acknowledgments.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
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 For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Presently, however, as if struck with the sound of a well-known name, he looked up quickly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I made his introductions to the Lady Ysolinde, and as readily and gracefully he returned his acknowledgments.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As she proceeded I saw my father change color and become as to his face almost as white as the Friesland cloth in which he was dressed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Presently, however, as if struck with the sound of a well-known name, he looked up quickly.
not any; not one
From this reading For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
in the near future
From this reading Presently, however, as if struck with the sound of a well-known name, he looked up quickly.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading As she proceeded I saw my father change color and become as to his face almost as white as the Friesland cloth in which he was dressed.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
with speed
From this reading Presently, however, as if struck with the sound of a well-known name, he looked up quickly.
without much difficulty
From this reading I made his introductions to the Lady Ysolinde, and as readily and gracefully he returned his acknowledgments.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I made his introductions to the Lady Ysolinde, and as readily and gracefully he returned his acknowledgments.
cut with a saw
From this reading As she proceeded I saw my father change color and become as to his face almost as white as the Friesland cloth in which he was dressed.
serious-mindedadjective
acting with or showing thought and good sense
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Presently, however, as if struck with the sound of a well-known name, he looked up quickly.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Presently, however, as if struck with the sound of a well-known name, he looked up quickly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Presently, however, as if struck with the sound of a well-known name, he looked up quickly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the rest I allowed Master Gerard's daughter to develop her own projects to him, which, indeed, she was no long time in doing.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Presently, however, as if struck with the sound of a well-known name, he looked up quickly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
a Caucasian
From this reading As she proceeded I saw my father change color and become as to his face almost as white as the Friesland cloth in which he was dressed.
which person or people
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE RED AXE IS LEFT ALONE Gottfried Gottfried bowed to the guest of his house with the noble manner which comes to every serious-minded man who deals habitually in the high matters of life and death.
Ysolinde
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From this reading I made his introductions to the Lady Ysolinde, and as readily and gracefully he returned his acknowledgments.
