used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
Adelsberg
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From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At your service, Your Highness," the man replied, bowing low.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading "At your service, Your Highness," the man replied, bowing low.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "Order the carriage at nine o'clock.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
ducaladjectiveUS /ˈduːkəl/
of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
From this reading We drive to the ducal palace."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he inquired of the servant who hastened up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he inquired of the servant who hastened up.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he inquired of the servant who hastened up.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading "At your service, Your Highness," the man replied, bowing low.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he inquired of the servant who hastened up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he inquired of the servant who hastened up.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he inquired of the servant who hastened up.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he inquired of the servant who hastened up.
set afire or burning
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "At your service, Your Highness," the man replied, bowing low.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "At your service, Your Highness," the man replied, bowing low.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading "Order the carriage at nine o'clock.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "Order the carriage at nine o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he inquired of the servant who hastened up.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Order the carriage at nine o'clock.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
portalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəl/
a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "At your service, Your Highness," the man replied, bowing low.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
Rojanow
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From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he inquired of the servant who hastened up.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he inquired of the servant who hastened up.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he inquired of the servant who hastened up.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "At your service, Your Highness," the man replied, bowing low.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We drive to the ducal palace."
TwilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he inquired of the servant who hastened up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We drive to the ducal palace."
at the time that
From this reading Twilight came on early this bleak November day, and the Adelsberg palace was already lighted when the Prince, returning from a short drive, reached the portal.
which person or people
From this reading "Is Herr Rojanow in his rooms?" he inquired of the servant who hastened up.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "At your service, Your Highness," the man replied, bowing low.
