Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already her history had been openly discussed by visitors to the hospital, even by the servants who were assisting with the household work.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was a well-known fact, apparently, that marriage was being arranged for the youthful countess by her father and aunt to an elderly German nobleman.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was a well-known fact, apparently, that marriage was being arranged for the youthful countess by her father and aunt to an elderly German nobleman.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

from appearances alone

From this reading It was a well-known fact, apparently, that marriage was being arranged for the youthful countess by her father and aunt to an elderly German nobleman.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading It was a well-known fact, apparently, that marriage was being arranged for the youthful countess by her father and aunt to an elderly German nobleman.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Nor was the little countess's opposition to the match, her refusal to consider it as a possibility any more of a secret than the knowledge that no attention was being paid her protests.

-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Already her history had been openly discussed by visitors to the hospital, even by the servants who were assisting with the household work.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Nor was the little countess's opposition to the match, her refusal to consider it as a possibility any more of a secret than the knowledge that no attention was being paid her protests.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading It was a well-known fact, apparently, that marriage was being arranged for the youthful countess by her father and aunt to an elderly German nobleman.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Already her history had been openly discussed by visitors to the hospital, even by the servants who were assisting with the household work.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was a well-known fact, apparently, that marriage was being arranged for the youthful countess by her father and aunt to an elderly German nobleman.

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From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Already her history had been openly discussed by visitors to the hospital, even by the servants who were assisting with the household work.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

deem to be

From this reading Nor was the little countess's opposition to the match, her refusal to consider it as a possibility any more of a secret than the knowledge that no attention was being paid her protests.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

travel across or pass over

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Already her history had been openly discussed by visitors to the hospital, even by the servants who were assisting with the household work.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading It was a well-known fact, apparently, that marriage was being arranged for the youthful countess by her father and aunt to an elderly German nobleman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

divisible by two

From this reading Already her history had been openly discussed by visitors to the hospital, even by the servants who were assisting with the household work.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was a well-known fact, apparently, that marriage was being arranged for the youthful countess by her father and aunt to an elderly German nobleman.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It was a well-known fact, apparently, that marriage was being arranged for the youthful countess by her father and aunt to an elderly German nobleman.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

a person of German nationality

From this reading It was a well-known fact, apparently, that marriage was being arranged for the youthful countess by her father and aunt to an elderly German nobleman.

a young female

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Already her history had been openly discussed by visitors to the hospital, even by the servants who were assisting with the household work.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

a social unit living together

From this reading Already her history had been openly discussed by visitors to the hospital, even by the servants who were assisting with the household work.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

given to inquiry

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Nor was the little countess's opposition to the match, her refusal to consider it as a possibility any more of a secret than the knowledge that no attention was being paid her protests.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

the capital and largest city of Luxembourg

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading It was a well-known fact, apparently, that marriage was being arranged for the youthful countess by her father and aunt to an elderly German nobleman.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Nor was the little countess's opposition to the match, her refusal to consider it as a possibility any more of a secret than the knowledge that no attention was being paid her protests.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Nor was the little countess's opposition to the match, her refusal to consider it as a possibility any more of a secret than the knowledge that no attention was being paid her protests.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

not any; not one

From this reading Nor was the little countess's opposition to the match, her refusal to consider it as a possibility any more of a secret than the knowledge that no attention was being paid her protests.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading It was a well-known fact, apparently, that marriage was being arranged for the youthful countess by her father and aunt to an elderly German nobleman.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor was the little countess's opposition to the match, her refusal to consider it as a possibility any more of a secret than the knowledge that no attention was being paid her protests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

in an open way

From this reading Already her history had been openly discussed by visitors to the hospital, even by the servants who were assisting with the household work.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Nor was the little countess's opposition to the match, her refusal to consider it as a possibility any more of a secret than the knowledge that no attention was being paid her protests.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Nor was the little countess's opposition to the match, her refusal to consider it as a possibility any more of a secret than the knowledge that no attention was being paid her protests.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Nor was the little countess's opposition to the match, her refusal to consider it as a possibility any more of a secret than the knowledge that no attention was being paid her protests.

superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading Nor was the little countess's opposition to the match, her refusal to consider it as a possibility any more of a secret than the knowledge that no attention was being paid her protests.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

the act of refusing

From this reading Nor was the little countess's opposition to the match, her refusal to consider it as a possibility any more of a secret than the knowledge that no attention was being paid her protests.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Already her history had been openly discussed by visitors to the hospital, even by the servants who were assisting with the household work.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Nor was the little countess's opposition to the match, her refusal to consider it as a possibility any more of a secret than the knowledge that no attention was being paid her protests.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a well-known fact, apparently, that marriage was being arranged for the youthful countess by her father and aunt to an elderly German nobleman.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

not necessary

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Already her history had been openly discussed by visitors to the hospital, even by the servants who were assisting with the household work.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was a well-known fact, apparently, that marriage was being arranged for the youthful countess by her father and aunt to an elderly German nobleman.

widely or fully known

From this reading It was a well-known fact, apparently, that marriage was being arranged for the youthful countess by her father and aunt to an elderly German nobleman.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Already her history had been openly discussed by visitors to the hospital, even by the servants who were assisting with the household work.

which person or people

From this reading Already her history had been openly discussed by visitors to the hospital, even by the servants who were assisting with the household work.

done by design

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Already her history had been openly discussed by visitors to the hospital, even by the servants who were assisting with the household work.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Already her history had been openly discussed by visitors to the hospital, even by the servants who were assisting with the household work.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Inquiring the name of the girl who might be regarded as the prettiest and the most wilful among the daughters of the noble families of Luxemburg, one undoubtedly would have been told, Charlotta Scherin.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading It was a well-known fact, apparently, that marriage was being arranged for the youthful countess by her father and aunt to an elderly German nobleman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The Countess's Story_ A FEW days later it had become unnecessary for the little Countess Charlotta to confide her secret to Bianca Zoli, or Sonya, or to any one else at the temporary Red Cross hospital in the capital city of Luxemburg.