used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But chance certainly made the journey to Buyda one of the most momentous of my life.
Buyda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But chance certainly made the journey to Buyda one of the most momentous of my life.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
Chancellor'snounUS /ˈtʃænsələrz/
possessive form of “chancellor” — the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
disbelieved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
divisible by two
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading How far I was justified in this idea the sequel will show.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How far I was justified in this idea the sequel will show.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading But chance certainly made the journey to Buyda one of the most momentous of my life.
and nothing more
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading How far I was justified in this idea the sequel will show.
Königstrasse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
immediately past
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But chance certainly made the journey to Buyda one of the most momentous of my life.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
Lindheim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But chance certainly made the journey to Buyda one of the most momentous of my life.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading But chance certainly made the journey to Buyda one of the most momentous of my life.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But chance certainly made the journey to Buyda one of the most momentous of my life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
not any; not one
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading How far I was justified in this idea the sequel will show.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading How far I was justified in this idea the sequel will show.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How far I was justified in this idea the sequel will show.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
Von
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
a message informing of danger
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading His was one of those complex characters, so hopelessly difficult to understand, that I felt it an even chance whether his word was to be trusted or disbelieved.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading How far I was justified in this idea the sequel will show.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Anyhow, I persuaded myself that my visit had done no harm, and there was just the likelihood that his purpose might relax with regard to Von Lindheim.
showing curiosity
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A WORD OF WARNING I walked along the Königstrasse, the principal street of Buyda, reflecting on my interview, and wondering how far I could trust the assurance of the Chancellor's last words.
