used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading His brain was in a chaos of confusion; he was in a labyrinth of puzzles, out of which he could find no clue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading His brain was in a chaos of confusion; he was in a labyrinth of puzzles, out of which he could find no clue.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading His brain was in a chaos of confusion; he was in a labyrinth of puzzles, out of which he could find no clue.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading His brain was in a chaos of confusion; he was in a labyrinth of puzzles, out of which he could find no clue.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His brain was in a chaos of confusion; he was in a labyrinth of puzzles, out of which he could find no clue.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
Delmar
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From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
wanted intensely
From this reading What he desired was to reach the castle as quickly as possible.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading His brain was in a chaos of confusion; he was in a labyrinth of puzzles, out of which he could find no clue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Nevertheless he passed on his perilous way in perfect security, and soon reached the garden of the castle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His brain was in a chaos of confusion; he was in a labyrinth of puzzles, out of which he could find no clue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His brain was in a chaos of confusion; he was in a labyrinth of puzzles, out of which he could find no clue.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
Kuno
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From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading His brain was in a chaos of confusion; he was in a labyrinth of puzzles, out of which he could find no clue.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless he passed on his perilous way in perfect security, and soon reached the garden of the castle.
not any; not one
From this reading His brain was in a chaos of confusion; he was in a labyrinth of puzzles, out of which he could find no clue.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His brain was in a chaos of confusion; he was in a labyrinth of puzzles, out of which he could find no clue.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Nevertheless he passed on his perilous way in perfect security, and soon reached the garden of the castle.
a course of conduct
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Nevertheless he passed on his perilous way in perfect security, and soon reached the garden of the castle.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading Nevertheless he passed on his perilous way in perfect security, and soon reached the garden of the castle.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading What he desired was to reach the castle as quickly as possible.
precipitousadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
puzzlesnounUS /ˈpʌzəlz/
plural of “puzzle” — a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
From this reading His brain was in a chaos of confusion; he was in a labyrinth of puzzles, out of which he could find no clue.
with speed
From this reading What he desired was to reach the castle as quickly as possible.
with speed
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading What he desired was to reach the castle as quickly as possible.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Nevertheless he passed on his perilous way in perfect security, and soon reached the garden of the castle.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He did not heed the heat which had begun to be intense; he accorded not a look to the magnificent landscape, nor had he any care for the dangers of the way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What he desired was to reach the castle as quickly as possible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As soon as Kuno was established upon the balcony and commended to the kind attention of the ladies, Delmar rapidly ascended the narrow, precipitous path by which he had reached the castle on the previous day.
