used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He could not be of any further service to the fatherland.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he was sitting meditatively in his cell, the door opened and a corporal entered.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What do you wish?" asked the major politely.
Aslitta
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From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
Bartolomeo
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From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could not be of any further service to the fatherland.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading As he was sitting meditatively in his cell, the door opened and a corporal entered.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
corporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading As he was sitting meditatively in his cell, the door opened and a corporal entered.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not be of any further service to the fatherland.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you wish?" asked the major politely.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As he was sitting meditatively in his cell, the door opened and a corporal entered.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
ECARTEnoun
a card game for 2 players; played with 32 cards and king high
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As he was sitting meditatively in his cell, the door opened and a corporal entered.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
fatherlandnounUS /ˈfɑːðərlænd/
the country where you were born
From this reading He could not be of any further service to the fatherland.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He could not be of any further service to the fatherland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he was sitting meditatively in his cell, the door opened and a corporal entered.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What time is it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What time is it?"
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "What do you wish?" asked the major politely.
meditativelyadverb
in a meditative manner
From this reading As he was sitting meditatively in his cell, the door opened and a corporal entered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not be of any further service to the fatherland.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As he was sitting meditatively in his cell, the door opened and a corporal entered.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading "What do you wish?" asked the major politely.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He could not be of any further service to the fatherland.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading As he was sitting meditatively in his cell, the door opened and a corporal entered.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "What time is it?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could not be of any further service to the fatherland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ECARTE Bartolomeo was thrown into a subterranean dungeon of the citadel, and now that Aslitta was lost he accepted his fate calmly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you wish?" asked the major politely.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "What do you wish?" asked the major politely.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you wish?" asked the major politely.
