used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
(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 Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER'S ENGAGEMENT WITH AN OLD BUTTERWOMAN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
BUTTERWOMAN
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From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER'S ENGAGEMENT WITH AN OLD BUTTERWOMAN.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
descried
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From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER'S ENGAGEMENT WITH AN OLD BUTTERWOMAN.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
a man of refinement
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
the state of being honored
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
ill-fate
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From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
JeremiahnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪə/
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER'S ENGAGEMENT WITH AN OLD BUTTERWOMAN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
Pilsennoun
a town in Czech Republic where Pilsner beer originated
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
revertedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
SCHNACKENBERGER'S
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From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER'S ENGAGEMENT WITH AN OLD BUTTERWOMAN.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
in the near future
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As soon, however, as he was near enough to be recognised by the party in the carriage, the princess turned away her head with manifest signs of displeasure--purely, as it appeared, to avoid noticing Mr. Jeremiah.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
Von
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From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
at the time that
From this reading The student was a good way advanced on his road, when he descried the princess, attended by another lady and a gentleman approaching in an open carriage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
which person or people
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER'S ENGAGEMENT WITH AN OLD BUTTERWOMAN.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Scarcely, however, was the carriage past him, together with Mr. Von Pilsen, who galloped by him in a tumult of laughter, when the ill-fate of our hero so ordered it, that all eyes which would not notice him for his honour should be reverted upon his disgrace.