used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FAVOR OF A PRINCE.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading His famous long shot, decidedly the most remarkable given at that afternoon's exhibition of shooting, speedily became famous.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Returning from the palace to his hotel opposite the glover's, he found awaiting him an equerry with a superb black horse, a gift from the Landgrave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His famous long shot, decidedly the most remarkable given at that afternoon's exhibition of shooting, speedily became famous.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Returning from the palace to his hotel opposite the glover's, he found awaiting him an equerry with a superb black horse, a gift from the Landgrave.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His famous long shot, decidedly the most remarkable given at that afternoon's exhibition of shooting, speedily became famous.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Returning from the palace to his hotel opposite the glover's, he found awaiting him an equerry with a superb black horse, a gift from the Landgrave.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Dick now seemed to stride towards felicity with seven-league boots.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading His famous long shot, decidedly the most remarkable given at that afternoon's exhibition of shooting, speedily became famous.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick now seemed to stride towards felicity with seven-league boots.
equerrynoun
an official charged with the care of the horses of princes or nobles
From this reading Returning from the palace to his hotel opposite the glover's, he found awaiting him an equerry with a superb black horse, a gift from the Landgrave.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading His famous long shot, decidedly the most remarkable given at that afternoon's exhibition of shooting, speedily became famous.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His famous long shot, decidedly the most remarkable given at that afternoon's exhibition of shooting, speedily became famous.
promote over another
From this reading THE FAVOR OF A PRINCE.
felicitynounUS /fɪˈlɪsəti/
pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
From this reading Dick now seemed to stride towards felicity with seven-league boots.
set up or found
From this reading Returning from the palace to his hotel opposite the glover's, he found awaiting him an equerry with a superb black horse, a gift from the Landgrave.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Returning from the palace to his hotel opposite the glover's, he found awaiting him an equerry with a superb black horse, a gift from the Landgrave.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Returning from the palace to his hotel opposite the glover's, he found awaiting him an equerry with a superb black horse, a gift from the Landgrave.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading His famous long shot, decidedly the most remarkable given at that afternoon's exhibition of shooting, speedily became famous.
glover's
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From this reading Returning from the palace to his hotel opposite the glover's, he found awaiting him an equerry with a superb black horse, a gift from the Landgrave.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Returning from the palace to his hotel opposite the glover's, he found awaiting him an equerry with a superb black horse, a gift from the Landgrave.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His famous long shot, decidedly the most remarkable given at that afternoon's exhibition of shooting, speedily became famous.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Returning from the palace to his hotel opposite the glover's, he found awaiting him an equerry with a superb black horse, a gift from the Landgrave.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Returning from the palace to his hotel opposite the glover's, he found awaiting him an equerry with a superb black horse, a gift from the Landgrave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
jewelledadjective
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
LandgravenounUS /ˈlændɡreɪv/
a count who had jurisdiction over a large territory in medieval Germany
From this reading Returning from the palace to his hotel opposite the glover's, he found awaiting him an equerry with a superb black horse, a gift from the Landgrave.
Landgravine
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From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
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 His famous long shot, decidedly the most remarkable given at that afternoon's exhibition of shooting, speedily became famous.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His famous long shot, decidedly the most remarkable given at that afternoon's exhibition of shooting, speedily became famous.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Dick now seemed to stride towards felicity with seven-league boots.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FAVOR OF A PRINCE.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Returning from the palace to his hotel opposite the glover's, he found awaiting him an equerry with a superb black horse, a gift from the Landgrave.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Returning from the palace to his hotel opposite the glover's, he found awaiting him an equerry with a superb black horse, a gift from the Landgrave.
a human being
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE FAVOR OF A PRINCE.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
unusual or striking
From this reading His famous long shot, decidedly the most remarkable given at that afternoon's exhibition of shooting, speedily became famous.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Returning from the palace to his hotel opposite the glover's, he found awaiting him an equerry with a superb black horse, a gift from the Landgrave.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dick now seemed to stride towards felicity with seven-league boots.
seven-league
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From this reading Dick now seemed to stride towards felicity with seven-league boots.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading His famous long shot, decidedly the most remarkable given at that afternoon's exhibition of shooting, speedily became famous.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading His famous long shot, decidedly the most remarkable given at that afternoon's exhibition of shooting, speedily became famous.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading His famous long shot, decidedly the most remarkable given at that afternoon's exhibition of shooting, speedily became famous.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading Dick now seemed to stride towards felicity with seven-league boots.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Returning from the palace to his hotel opposite the glover's, he found awaiting him an equerry with a superb black horse, a gift from the Landgrave.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His famous long shot, decidedly the most remarkable given at that afternoon's exhibition of shooting, speedily became famous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAVOR OF A PRINCE.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick now seemed to stride towards felicity with seven-league boots.
in the direction of
From this reading Dick now seemed to stride towards felicity with seven-league boots.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
look attentively
From this reading His place of abode being learned through Lord George, he was invited to court to receive the thanks of the Landgravine in person, with a present of a jewelled watch and a diamond ring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dick now seemed to stride towards felicity with seven-league boots.
