used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
breviarynoun
(Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily certain priests and members of religious orders
From this reading The breviary was no longer in his hands.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
give encouragement to
From this reading "I seem unable to cheer you to-day, my dear lord," she said.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
dearly loved
From this reading "I seem unable to cheer you to-day, my dear lord," she said.
DESTINIESnounUS /ˈdestəniz/
plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
Eminence's
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From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The breviary was no longer in his hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I seem unable to cheer you to-day, my dear lord," she said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The breviary was no longer in his hands.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
for more time
From this reading The breviary was no longer in his hands.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "I seem unable to cheer you to-day, my dear lord," she said.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
the force of workers available
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
Miguel
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From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I seem unable to cheer you to-day, my dear lord," she said.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
not any; not one
From this reading The breviary was no longer in his hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
on one occasion
From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I seem unable to cheer you to-day, my dear lord," she said.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I seem unable to cheer you to-day, my dear lord," she said.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I seem unable to cheer you to-day, my dear lord," she said.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
suaveadjectiveUS /swɑːv/
having a sophisticated charm
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DESTINIES OF EUROPE Five minutes later His Eminence's brilliantly clad figure once more reappeared round the angle of the Palace.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
to-day
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From this reading "I seem unable to cheer you to-day, my dear lord," she said.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
TudornounUS /ˈtuːdər/
an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading "I seem unable to cheer you to-day, my dear lord," she said.
precisely as stated
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The breviary was no longer in his hands.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
WessexnounUS /ˈwesəks/
a Saxon kingdom in southwestern England that became the most powerful English kingdom by the 10th century
From this reading A few moments later he had joined Don Miguel, and together the two men watched the Queen and Wessex, as they drew nearer to the terrace steps.
at the time that
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
but in spite of that
From this reading A smile was on His Eminence's lips, suave, slightly sarcastic, and at the same time triumphant, yet at this very instant when he seemed so pleased with himself, or with events in general, Mary Tudor was looking with loving anxiety in His Grace of Wessex' eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I seem unable to cheer you to-day, my dear lord," she said.
