used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The other, a somewhat sullen-looking personage, was Miroslav, the governor of the Citadel, "and," added Zabern, "the present guardian of your friend the duke."
Ah
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From this reading "Ah! the duke," said Dorislas to the governor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
BastillenounUS /ˈbæstɪl/
a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution
From this reading "I marvel, Miroslav, that you have not yet been called upon to defend your Bastille.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I marvel, Miroslav, that you have not yet been called upon to defend your Bastille.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I marvel, Miroslav, that you have not yet been called upon to defend your Bastille.
CitadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading The other, a somewhat sullen-looking personage, was Miroslav, the governor of the Citadel, "and," added Zabern, "the present guardian of your friend the duke."
comelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading "I marvel, Miroslav, that you have not yet been called upon to defend your Bastille.
DISPLAYnounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
Dorislas
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From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The other, a somewhat sullen-looking personage, was Miroslav, the governor of the Citadel, "and," added Zabern, "the present guardian of your friend the duke."
opinion or judgment
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
FinancenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The other, a somewhat sullen-looking personage, was Miroslav, the governor of the Citadel, "and," added Zabern, "the present guardian of your friend the duke."
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
the head of a state government
From this reading The other, a somewhat sullen-looking personage, was Miroslav, the governor of the Citadel, "and," added Zabern, "the present guardian of your friend the duke."
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading The other, a somewhat sullen-looking personage, was Miroslav, the governor of the Citadel, "and," added Zabern, "the present guardian of your friend the duke."
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I marvel, Miroslav, that you have not yet been called upon to defend your Bastille.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I marvel, Miroslav, that you have not yet been called upon to defend your Bastille.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
marshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading "I marvel, Miroslav, that you have not yet been called upon to defend your Bastille.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
Miroslav
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From this reading The other, a somewhat sullen-looking personage, was Miroslav, the governor of the Citadel, "and," added Zabern, "the present guardian of your friend the duke."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I marvel, Miroslav, that you have not yet been called upon to defend your Bastille.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other, a somewhat sullen-looking personage, was Miroslav, the governor of the Citadel, "and," added Zabern, "the present guardian of your friend the duke."
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading The other, a somewhat sullen-looking personage, was Miroslav, the governor of the Citadel, "and," added Zabern, "the present guardian of your friend the duke."
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The other, a somewhat sullen-looking personage, was Miroslav, the governor of the Citadel, "and," added Zabern, "the present guardian of your friend the duke."
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ah! the duke," said Dorislas to the governor.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The other, a somewhat sullen-looking personage, was Miroslav, the governor of the Citadel, "and," added Zabern, "the present guardian of your friend the duke."
sullen-looking
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From this reading The other, a somewhat sullen-looking personage, was Miroslav, the governor of the Citadel, "and," added Zabern, "the present guardian of your friend the duke."
SWORDSMANSHIPnoun
skill in fencing
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I marvel, Miroslav, that you have not yet been called upon to defend your Bastille.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
in or at the place that
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
which person or people
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I marvel, Miroslav, that you have not yet been called upon to defend your Bastille.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I marvel, Miroslav, that you have not yet been called upon to defend your Bastille.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The other, a somewhat sullen-looking personage, was Miroslav, the governor of the Citadel, "and," added Zabern, "the present guardian of your friend the duke."
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading The more youthful of the two, who had fair hair, blue eyes, and a comely face that seemed to indicate habitual good humor, was Dorislas, and he held the office of Minister of Finance.
Zabern
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From this reading A DISPLAY OF SWORDSMANSHIP On quitting the presence of the princess, Paul and Zabern took their way through the palace gardens, where they were met by two individuals in uniform, whom the marshal introduced to Paul.
