used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
highly skilled
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
Adolphus
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From this reading "We shall be pleased to see again your son, Count John Adolphus," said George William kindly.
anew
From this reading "We shall be pleased to see again your son, Count John Adolphus," said George William kindly.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Most honored sir, you can gain no more than you already possess," exclaimed Schwarzenberg, bowing low.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I shall diligently strive to gain the friendship of the son as well as of the father," replied the Electoral Prince, smiling, "and it shall not be my fault, indeed, if I do not obtain it."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We shall be pleased to see again your son, Count John Adolphus," said George William kindly.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading "Most honored sir, you can gain no more than you already possess," exclaimed Schwarzenberg, bowing low.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Most honored sir, you can gain no more than you already possess," exclaimed Schwarzenberg, bowing low.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "We shall be pleased to see again your son, Count John Adolphus," said George William kindly.
greatly pleased
From this reading My son would do well to follow his example, and I shall be delighted for him to form a friendship with the count."
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading "I shall diligently strive to gain the friendship of the son as well as of the father," replied the Electoral Prince, smiling, "and it shall not be my fault, indeed, if I do not obtain it."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading My son would do well to follow his example, and I shall be delighted for him to form a friendship with the count."
ElectoraladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektərəl/
of or relating to elections
From this reading "I shall diligently strive to gain the friendship of the son as well as of the father," replied the Electoral Prince, smiling, "and it shall not be my fault, indeed, if I do not obtain it."
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading My son would do well to follow his example, and I shall be delighted for him to form a friendship with the count."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Most honored sir, you can gain no more than you already possess," exclaimed Schwarzenberg, bowing low.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I shall diligently strive to gain the friendship of the son as well as of the father," replied the Electoral Prince, smiling, "and it shall not be my fault, indeed, if I do not obtain it."
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "I shall diligently strive to gain the friendship of the son as well as of the father," replied the Electoral Prince, smiling, "and it shall not be my fault, indeed, if I do not obtain it."
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading My son would do well to follow his example, and I shall be delighted for him to form a friendship with the count."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My son would do well to follow his example, and I shall be delighted for him to form a friendship with the count."
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading My son would do well to follow his example, and I shall be delighted for him to form a friendship with the count."
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading My son would do well to follow his example, and I shall be delighted for him to form a friendship with the count."
obtain
From this reading "I shall diligently strive to gain the friendship of the son as well as of the father," replied the Electoral Prince, smiling, "and it shall not be my fault, indeed, if I do not obtain it."
a man of refinement
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "We shall be pleased to see again your son, Count John Adolphus," said George William kindly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My son would do well to follow his example, and I shall be delighted for him to form a friendship with the count."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My son would do well to follow his example, and I shall be delighted for him to form a friendship with the count."
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading "Most honored sir, you can gain no more than you already possess," exclaimed Schwarzenberg, bowing low.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My son would do well to follow his example, and I shall be delighted for him to form a friendship with the count."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I shall diligently strive to gain the friendship of the son as well as of the father," replied the Electoral Prince, smiling, "and it shall not be my fault, indeed, if I do not obtain it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "I shall diligently strive to gain the friendship of the son as well as of the father," replied the Electoral Prince, smiling, "and it shall not be my fault, indeed, if I do not obtain it."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I shall diligently strive to gain the friendship of the son as well as of the father," replied the Electoral Prince, smiling, "and it shall not be my fault, indeed, if I do not obtain it."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "We shall be pleased to see again your son, Count John Adolphus," said George William kindly.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "We shall be pleased to see again your son, Count John Adolphus," said George William kindly.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Most honored sir, you can gain no more than you already possess," exclaimed Schwarzenberg, bowing low.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Most honored sir, you can gain no more than you already possess," exclaimed Schwarzenberg, bowing low.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Most honored sir, you can gain no more than you already possess," exclaimed Schwarzenberg, bowing low.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My son would do well to follow his example, and I shall be delighted for him to form a friendship with the count."
not any; not one
From this reading "Most honored sir, you can gain no more than you already possess," exclaimed Schwarzenberg, bowing low.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I shall diligently strive to gain the friendship of the son as well as of the father," replied the Electoral Prince, smiling, "and it shall not be my fault, indeed, if I do not obtain it."
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
come into possession of
From this reading "I shall diligently strive to gain the friendship of the son as well as of the father," replied the Electoral Prince, smiling, "and it shall not be my fault, indeed, if I do not obtain it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I shall diligently strive to gain the friendship of the son as well as of the father," replied the Electoral Prince, smiling, "and it shall not be my fault, indeed, if I do not obtain it."
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "We shall be pleased to see again your son, Count John Adolphus," said George William kindly.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading "Most honored sir, you can gain no more than you already possess," exclaimed Schwarzenberg, bowing low.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "I shall diligently strive to gain the friendship of the son as well as of the father," replied the Electoral Prince, smiling, "and it shall not be my fault, indeed, if I do not obtain it."
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I shall diligently strive to gain the friendship of the son as well as of the father," replied the Electoral Prince, smiling, "and it shall not be my fault, indeed, if I do not obtain it."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We shall be pleased to see again your son, Count John Adolphus," said George William kindly.
Schwarzenberg
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From this reading "Most honored sir, you can gain no more than you already possess," exclaimed Schwarzenberg, bowing low.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "We shall be pleased to see again your son, Count John Adolphus," said George William kindly.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall be pleased to see again your son, Count John Adolphus," said George William kindly.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Most honored sir, you can gain no more than you already possess," exclaimed Schwarzenberg, bowing low.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "I shall diligently strive to gain the friendship of the son as well as of the father," replied the Electoral Prince, smiling, "and it shall not be my fault, indeed, if I do not obtain it."
a male human offspring
From this reading "We shall be pleased to see again your son, Count John Adolphus," said George William kindly.
striveverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading "I shall diligently strive to gain the friendship of the son as well as of the father," replied the Electoral Prince, smiling, "and it shall not be my fault, indeed, if I do not obtain it."
submissiveadjectiveUS /səbˈmɪsɪv/
inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Most honored sir, you can gain no more than you already possess," exclaimed Schwarzenberg, bowing low.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My son would do well to follow his example, and I shall be delighted for him to form a friendship with the count."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We shall be pleased to see again your son, Count John Adolphus," said George William kindly.
precisely as stated
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We shall be pleased to see again your son, Count John Adolphus," said George William kindly.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He is a very elegant and accomplished gentleman, besides being a very submissive and obedient son, in whom your father's heart may well rejoice.
William
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From this reading "We shall be pleased to see again your son, Count John Adolphus," said George William kindly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My son would do well to follow his example, and I shall be delighted for him to form a friendship with the count."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My son would do well to follow his example, and I shall be delighted for him to form a friendship with the count."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Most honored sir, you can gain no more than you already possess," exclaimed Schwarzenberg, bowing low.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We shall be pleased to see again your son, Count John Adolphus," said George William kindly.
