used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "For the moment my guess was a shrewd one.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He listened intently for a second or so; no sound came from the inner room.
CARDINAL'SnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəlz/
possessive form of “cardinal” — (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
chessnounUS /tʃes/
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
EminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
far-reaching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For the moment my guess was a shrewd one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "For the moment my guess was a shrewd one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
located inward
From this reading He listened intently for a second or so; no sound came from the inner room.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading He listened intently for a second or so; no sound came from the inner room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He listened intently for a second or so; no sound came from the inner room.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
a particular point in time
From this reading "For the moment my guess was a shrewd one.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "For the moment my guess was a shrewd one.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
not any; not one
From this reading He listened intently for a second or so; no sound came from the inner room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "For the moment my guess was a shrewd one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He listened intently for a second or so; no sound came from the inner room.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
precipitatedverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
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 His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He listened intently for a second or so; no sound came from the inner room.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading "For the moment my guess was a shrewd one.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He listened intently for a second or so; no sound came from the inner room.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He listened intently for a second or so; no sound came from the inner room.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
very small
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CARDINAL'S MOVE His Eminence had been left all alone in the room after the passage of Her Majesty to her own apartments.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "For the moment my guess was a shrewd one.
WessexnounUS /ˈwesəks/
a Saxon kingdom in southwestern England that became the most powerful English kingdom by the 10th century
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And now, what is the next move in this game of chess?" he mused, as he took the key of the closet door from his pocket and thoughtfully contemplated this tiny engine of his far-reaching and elaborate schemes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His Grace of Wessex is in there, and had I not locked that door he would have precipitated a climax, which had sent Queen Mary into a fever of jealous rage, and the Spanish ambassador and myself back to Spain to-morrow."
