used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HONOR OF A LADY-IN-WAITING.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He had not lived in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to be at a disadvantage in the neighborhood of a German forest, nor had he learned the ways of the American Indians for nothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had not lived in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to be at a disadvantage in the neighborhood of a German forest, nor had he learned the ways of the American Indians for nothing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He foresaw that he would be speedily pursued towards Melsungen.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "Doubtless the Count got mine or some one's else, in the scramble, and so no one is robbed," thought Dick.
Count's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading He had not lived in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to be at a disadvantage in the neighborhood of a German forest, nor had he learned the ways of the American Indians for nothing.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "Doubtless the Count got mine or some one's else, in the scramble, and so no one is robbed," thought Dick.
else
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From this reading "Doubtless the Count got mine or some one's else, in the scramble, and so no one is robbed," thought Dick.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had not lived in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to be at a disadvantage in the neighborhood of a German forest, nor had he learned the ways of the American Indians for nothing.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading He foresaw that he would be speedily pursued towards Melsungen.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He had not lived in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to be at a disadvantage in the neighborhood of a German forest, nor had he learned the ways of the American Indians for nothing.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
a person of German nationality
From this reading He had not lived in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to be at a disadvantage in the neighborhood of a German forest, nor had he learned the ways of the American Indians for nothing.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Doubtless the Count got mine or some one's else, in the scramble, and so no one is robbed," thought Dick.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading THE HONOR OF A LADY-IN-WAITING.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading He had not lived in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to be at a disadvantage in the neighborhood of a German forest, nor had he learned the ways of the American Indians for nothing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Doubtless the Count got mine or some one's else, in the scramble, and so no one is robbed," thought Dick.
LADY-IN-WAITINGnoun
a lady appointed to attend to a queen or princess
From this reading THE HONOR OF A LADY-IN-WAITING.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had not lived in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to be at a disadvantage in the neighborhood of a German forest, nor had he learned the ways of the American Indians for nothing.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He had not lived in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to be at a disadvantage in the neighborhood of a German forest, nor had he learned the ways of the American Indians for nothing.
Melsungen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He foresaw that he would be speedily pursued towards Melsungen.
MesmernounUS /ˈmezmər/
Austrian physician who tried to treat diseases with a form of hypnotism (1734-1815)
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Doubtless the Count got mine or some one's else, in the scramble, and so no one is robbed," thought Dick.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He had not lived in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to be at a disadvantage in the neighborhood of a German forest, nor had he learned the ways of the American Indians for nothing.
not any; not one
From this reading "Doubtless the Count got mine or some one's else, in the scramble, and so no one is robbed," thought Dick.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He had not lived in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to be at a disadvantage in the neighborhood of a German forest, nor had he learned the ways of the American Indians for nothing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not lived in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to be at a disadvantage in the neighborhood of a German forest, nor had he learned the ways of the American Indians for nothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had not lived in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to be at a disadvantage in the neighborhood of a German forest, nor had he learned the ways of the American Indians for nothing.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HONOR OF A LADY-IN-WAITING.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Doubtless the Count got mine or some one's else, in the scramble, and so no one is robbed," thought Dick.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Doubtless the Count got mine or some one's else, in the scramble, and so no one is robbed," thought Dick.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Doubtless the Count got mine or some one's else, in the scramble, and so no one is robbed," thought Dick.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He had not lived in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to be at a disadvantage in the neighborhood of a German forest, nor had he learned the ways of the American Indians for nothing.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
a person who is being chased
From this reading He foresaw that he would be speedily pursued towards Melsungen.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading "Doubtless the Count got mine or some one's else, in the scramble, and so no one is robbed," thought Dick.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading "Doubtless the Count got mine or some one's else, in the scramble, and so no one is robbed," thought Dick.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Doubtless the Count got mine or some one's else, in the scramble, and so no one is robbed," thought Dick.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Doubtless the Count got mine or some one's else, in the scramble, and so no one is robbed," thought Dick.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading He foresaw that he would be speedily pursued towards Melsungen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HONOR OF A LADY-IN-WAITING.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Doubtless the Count got mine or some one's else, in the scramble, and so no one is robbed," thought Dick.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had not lived in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to be at a disadvantage in the neighborhood of a German forest, nor had he learned the ways of the American Indians for nothing.
in the direction of
From this reading He foresaw that he would be speedily pursued towards Melsungen.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
tumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He had not lived in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to be at a disadvantage in the neighborhood of a German forest, nor had he learned the ways of the American Indians for nothing.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading He had not lived in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to be at a disadvantage in the neighborhood of a German forest, nor had he learned the ways of the American Indians for nothing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dick recalled now his collision with the fallen body of Mesmer, and the general tumble that had ensued in the tower, and he remembered having noticed previously the bright color of the Count's cloak.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He foresaw that he would be speedily pursued towards Melsungen.
