used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the withdrawal of the ducal couple, a general move for departure took place.
AdelaidenounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the withdrawal of the ducal couple, a general move for departure took place.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
AmbassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading In the apartments devoted to the Ambassador and his wife, however, the lights still burned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was very late when the fete came to an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Carriage after carriage rolled down the Schlossberg; the bright lights were extinguished, and Furstenstein began to shroud itself in darkness and silence.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading In the apartments devoted to the Ambassador and his wife, however, the lights still burned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Carriage after carriage rolled down the Schlossberg; the bright lights were extinguished, and Furstenstein began to shroud itself in darkness and silence.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Carriage after carriage rolled down the Schlossberg; the bright lights were extinguished, and Furstenstein began to shroud itself in darkness and silence.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading In the apartments devoted to the Ambassador and his wife, however, the lights still burned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was very late when the fete came to an end.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Carriage after carriage rolled down the Schlossberg; the bright lights were extinguished, and Furstenstein began to shroud itself in darkness and silence.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading After the withdrawal of the ducal couple, a general move for departure took place.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Carriage after carriage rolled down the Schlossberg; the bright lights were extinguished, and Furstenstein began to shroud itself in darkness and silence.
the act of departing
From this reading After the withdrawal of the ducal couple, a general move for departure took place.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading In the apartments devoted to the Ambassador and his wife, however, the lights still burned.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Carriage after carriage rolled down the Schlossberg; the bright lights were extinguished, and Furstenstein began to shroud itself in darkness and silence.
ducaladjectiveUS /ˈduːkəl/
of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
From this reading After the withdrawal of the ducal couple, a general move for departure took place.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was very late when the fete came to an end.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading Carriage after carriage rolled down the Schlossberg; the bright lights were extinguished, and Furstenstein began to shroud itself in darkness and silence.
feteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading It was very late when the fete came to an end.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the withdrawal of the ducal couple, a general move for departure took place.
Furstenstein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carriage after carriage rolled down the Schlossberg; the bright lights were extinguished, and Furstenstein began to shroud itself in darkness and silence.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading After the withdrawal of the ducal couple, a general move for departure took place.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the apartments devoted to the Ambassador and his wife, however, the lights still burned.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In the apartments devoted to the Ambassador and his wife, however, the lights still burned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Carriage after carriage rolled down the Schlossberg; the bright lights were extinguished, and Furstenstein began to shroud itself in darkness and silence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very late when the fete came to an end.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Carriage after carriage rolled down the Schlossberg; the bright lights were extinguished, and Furstenstein began to shroud itself in darkness and silence.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was very late when the fete came to an end.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Carriage after carriage rolled down the Schlossberg; the bright lights were extinguished, and Furstenstein began to shroud itself in darkness and silence.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After the withdrawal of the ducal couple, a general move for departure took place.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the withdrawal of the ducal couple, a general move for departure took place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After the withdrawal of the ducal couple, a general move for departure took place.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Carriage after carriage rolled down the Schlossberg; the bright lights were extinguished, and Furstenstein began to shroud itself in darkness and silence.
Schlossberg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carriage after carriage rolled down the Schlossberg; the bright lights were extinguished, and Furstenstein began to shroud itself in darkness and silence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
shroudverbUS /ʃraʊd/
cover as if with a shroud
From this reading Carriage after carriage rolled down the Schlossberg; the bright lights were extinguished, and Furstenstein began to shroud itself in darkness and silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Carriage after carriage rolled down the Schlossberg; the bright lights were extinguished, and Furstenstein began to shroud itself in darkness and silence.
not in physical motion
From this reading In the apartments devoted to the Ambassador and his wife, however, the lights still burned.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was very late when the fete came to an end.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was very late when the fete came to an end.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After the withdrawal of the ducal couple, a general move for departure took place.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very late when the fete came to an end.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very late when the fete came to an end.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Carriage after carriage rolled down the Schlossberg; the bright lights were extinguished, and Furstenstein began to shroud itself in darkness and silence.
at the time that
From this reading It was very late when the fete came to an end.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading In the apartments devoted to the Ambassador and his wife, however, the lights still burned.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Adelaide stood at the window in her rich robe of the fete and looked out into the night like one lost in thought, but it was with a peculiar, weary gesture that she leaned her head against the window panes.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading After the withdrawal of the ducal couple, a general move for departure took place.
