used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Then, turning abruptly away, he went back to his work.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading As he uttered these words, he clasped me affectionately in his arms, and kissed me on both cheeks.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon I sat in the self-same butcher's cart in which I had made the journey to the castle.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Yet I perceived that the popular voice was not against me, for several times on the way I was obliged to refuse a drink from the worthy fellow's bottle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he uttered these words, he clasped me affectionately in his arms, and kissed me on both cheeks.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading As he uttered these words, he clasped me affectionately in his arms, and kissed me on both cheeks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he uttered these words, he clasped me affectionately in his arms, and kissed me on both cheeks.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then, turning abruptly away, he went back to his work.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then, turning abruptly away, he went back to his work.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As he uttered these words, he clasped me affectionately in his arms, and kissed me on both cheeks.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Yet I perceived that the popular voice was not against me, for several times on the way I was obliged to refuse a drink from the worthy fellow's bottle.
butcher'snounUS /ˈbʊtʃərz/
possessive form of “butcher” — a retailer of meat
From this reading In the afternoon I sat in the self-same butcher's cart in which I had made the journey to the castle.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading In the afternoon I sat in the self-same butcher's cart in which I had made the journey to the castle.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In the afternoon I sat in the self-same butcher's cart in which I had made the journey to the castle.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading As he uttered these words, he clasped me affectionately in his arms, and kissed me on both cheeks.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading As he uttered these words, he clasped me affectionately in his arms, and kissed me on both cheeks.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
take in liquids
From this reading Yet I perceived that the popular voice was not against me, for several times on the way I was obliged to refuse a drink from the worthy fellow's bottle.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Yet I perceived that the popular voice was not against me, for several times on the way I was obliged to refuse a drink from the worthy fellow's bottle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet I perceived that the popular voice was not against me, for several times on the way I was obliged to refuse a drink from the worthy fellow's bottle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet I perceived that the popular voice was not against me, for several times on the way I was obliged to refuse a drink from the worthy fellow's bottle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the afternoon I sat in the self-same butcher's cart in which I had made the journey to the castle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he uttered these words, he clasped me affectionately in his arms, and kissed me on both cheeks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he uttered these words, he clasped me affectionately in his arms, and kissed me on both cheeks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the afternoon I sat in the self-same butcher's cart in which I had made the journey to the castle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he uttered these words, he clasped me affectionately in his arms, and kissed me on both cheeks.
a single distinct event
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading In the afternoon I sat in the self-same butcher's cart in which I had made the journey to the castle.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading As he uttered these words, he clasped me affectionately in his arms, and kissed me on both cheeks.
Krischan
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From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the afternoon I sat in the self-same butcher's cart in which I had made the journey to the castle.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he uttered these words, he clasped me affectionately in his arms, and kissed me on both cheeks.
nocturnaladjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Yet I perceived that the popular voice was not against me, for several times on the way I was obliged to refuse a drink from the worthy fellow's bottle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he uttered these words, he clasped me affectionately in his arms, and kissed me on both cheeks.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Yet I perceived that the popular voice was not against me, for several times on the way I was obliged to refuse a drink from the worthy fellow's bottle.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Yet I perceived that the popular voice was not against me, for several times on the way I was obliged to refuse a drink from the worthy fellow's bottle.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Yet I perceived that the popular voice was not against me, for several times on the way I was obliged to refuse a drink from the worthy fellow's bottle.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the afternoon I sat in the self-same butcher's cart in which I had made the journey to the castle.
self-same
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From this reading In the afternoon I sat in the self-same butcher's cart in which I had made the journey to the castle.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Yet I perceived that the popular voice was not against me, for several times on the way I was obliged to refuse a drink from the worthy fellow's bottle.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the afternoon I sat in the self-same butcher's cart in which I had made the journey to the castle.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, turning abruptly away, he went back to his work.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As he uttered these words, he clasped me affectionately in his arms, and kissed me on both cheeks.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Yet I perceived that the popular voice was not against me, for several times on the way I was obliged to refuse a drink from the worthy fellow's bottle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, turning abruptly away, he went back to his work.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Then, turning abruptly away, he went back to his work.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
communicated in words
From this reading As he uttered these words, he clasped me affectionately in his arms, and kissed me on both cheeks.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Yet I perceived that the popular voice was not against me, for several times on the way I was obliged to refuse a drink from the worthy fellow's bottle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Krischan maintained a diplomatic silence, though I could not doubt that, like the other servants, he was perfectly aware of the nocturnal incident and its unpleasant consequences.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yet I perceived that the popular voice was not against me, for several times on the way I was obliged to refuse a drink from the worthy fellow's bottle.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then, turning abruptly away, he went back to his work.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the afternoon I sat in the self-same butcher's cart in which I had made the journey to the castle.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As he uttered these words, he clasped me affectionately in his arms, and kissed me on both cheeks.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Then, turning abruptly away, he went back to his work.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Yet I perceived that the popular voice was not against me, for several times on the way I was obliged to refuse a drink from the worthy fellow's bottle.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet I perceived that the popular voice was not against me, for several times on the way I was obliged to refuse a drink from the worthy fellow's bottle.
