used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SUPPER AT THE BARONESS'S The Baroness asked us to supper at her house after the play, and would take no refusal.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
aidenounUS /eɪd/
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading He is a sort of confidential aide of the Chancellor's."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUPPER AT THE BARONESS'S The Baroness asked us to supper at her house after the play, and would take no refusal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading SUPPER AT THE BARONESS'S The Baroness asked us to supper at her house after the play, and would take no refusal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SUPPER AT THE BARONESS'S The Baroness asked us to supper at her house after the play, and would take no refusal.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading SUPPER AT THE BARONESS'S The Baroness asked us to supper at her house after the play, and would take no refusal.
BARONESS'S
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From this reading SUPPER AT THE BARONESS'S The Baroness asked us to supper at her house after the play, and would take no refusal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
Chancellor'snounUS /ˈtʃænsələrz/
possessive form of “chancellor” — the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading He is a sort of confidential aide of the Chancellor's."
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading He is a sort of confidential aide of the Chancellor's."
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
easy-going
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From this reading "Not quite as easy-going as he looks," I suggested.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "No; Furello is not exactly a man to trifle with.
Furello
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From this reading "No; Furello is not exactly a man to trifle with.
the act of giving
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is a sort of confidential aide of the Chancellor's."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SUPPER AT THE BARONESS'S The Baroness asked us to supper at her house after the play, and would take no refusal.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SUPPER AT THE BARONESS'S The Baroness asked us to supper at her house after the play, and would take no refusal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is a sort of confidential aide of the Chancellor's."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
Lindheim
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From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Not quite as easy-going as he looks," I suggested.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "No; Furello is not exactly a man to trifle with.
not any; not one
From this reading SUPPER AT THE BARONESS'S The Baroness asked us to supper at her house after the play, and would take no refusal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
participate in games or sport
From this reading SUPPER AT THE BARONESS'S The Baroness asked us to supper at her house after the play, and would take no refusal.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Not quite as easy-going as he looks," I suggested.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading SUPPER AT THE BARONESS'S The Baroness asked us to supper at her house after the play, and would take no refusal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He is a sort of confidential aide of the Chancellor's."
be standing; be upright
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Not quite as easy-going as he looks," I suggested.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading SUPPER AT THE BARONESS'S The Baroness asked us to supper at her house after the play, and would take no refusal.
carry out
From this reading SUPPER AT THE BARONESS'S The Baroness asked us to supper at her house after the play, and would take no refusal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUPPER AT THE BARONESS'S The Baroness asked us to supper at her house after the play, and would take no refusal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUPPER AT THE BARONESS'S The Baroness asked us to supper at her house after the play, and would take no refusal.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading "No; Furello is not exactly a man to trifle with.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SUPPER AT THE BARONESS'S The Baroness asked us to supper at her house after the play, and would take no refusal.
Von
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From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "No; Furello is not exactly a man to trifle with.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SUPPER AT THE BARONESS'S The Baroness asked us to supper at her house after the play, and would take no refusal.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading "I did not stand out," Von Lindheim said afterwards, "as it will be a good opportunity of giving the Count a hint about this wretched duel.
