Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading TRUXTON EXACTS A PROMISE Truxton King had been in a resentful frame of mind for nearly forty-eight hours.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

(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 In the first place, he had not had so much as a single glimpse of the girl he now worshipped with all his heart.

in an ardent manner

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In the first place, he had not had so much as a single glimpse of the girl he now worshipped with all his heart.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading TRUXTON EXACTS A PROMISE Truxton King had been in a resentful frame of mind for nearly forty-eight hours.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

a series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

a very small quantity of something

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

wanted intensely

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

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From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

a movement into or inward

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

divisible by two

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

third-person singular of “exact” — claim as due or just

From this reading TRUXTON EXACTS A PROMISE Truxton King had been in a resentful frame of mind for nearly forty-eight hours.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place, he had not had so much as a single glimpse of the girl he now worshipped with all his heart.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TRUXTON EXACTS A PROMISE Truxton King had been in a resentful frame of mind for nearly forty-eight hours.

being eight more than forty

From this reading TRUXTON EXACTS A PROMISE Truxton King had been in a resentful frame of mind for nearly forty-eight hours.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading TRUXTON EXACTS A PROMISE Truxton King had been in a resentful frame of mind for nearly forty-eight hours.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

a young female

From this reading In the first place, he had not had so much as a single glimpse of the girl he now worshipped with all his heart.

a quick look

From this reading In the first place, he had not had so much as a single glimpse of the girl he now worshipped with all his heart.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading TRUXTON EXACTS A PROMISE Truxton King had been in a resentful frame of mind for nearly forty-eight hours.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the first place, he had not had so much as a single glimpse of the girl he now worshipped with all his heart.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading In the first place, he had not had so much as a single glimpse of the girl he now worshipped with all his heart.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In the first place, he had not had so much as a single glimpse of the girl he now worshipped with all his heart.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading TRUXTON EXACTS A PROMISE Truxton King had been in a resentful frame of mind for nearly forty-eight hours.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

a social unit living together

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading TRUXTON EXACTS A PROMISE Truxton King had been in a resentful frame of mind for nearly forty-eight hours.

march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading TRUXTON EXACTS A PROMISE Truxton King had been in a resentful frame of mind for nearly forty-eight hours.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

the act of departing

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading TRUXTON EXACTS A PROMISE Truxton King had been in a resentful frame of mind for nearly forty-eight hours.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In the first place, he had not had so much as a single glimpse of the girl he now worshipped with all his heart.

as might be expected

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading TRUXTON EXACTS A PROMISE Truxton King had been in a resentful frame of mind for nearly forty-eight hours.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the first place, he had not had so much as a single glimpse of the girl he now worshipped with all his heart.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In the first place, he had not had so much as a single glimpse of the girl he now worshipped with all his heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TRUXTON EXACTS A PROMISE Truxton King had been in a resentful frame of mind for nearly forty-eight hours.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

fraught with danger

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place, he had not had so much as a single glimpse of the girl he now worshipped with all his heart.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

assume a prim appearance

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading TRUXTON EXACTS A PROMISE Truxton King had been in a resentful frame of mind for nearly forty-eight hours.

the characteristic of doing things without delay

From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

on the contrary

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will

From this reading TRUXTON EXACTS A PROMISE Truxton King had been in a resentful frame of mind for nearly forty-eight hours.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading In the first place, he had not had so much as a single glimpse of the girl he now worshipped with all his heart.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the first place, he had not had so much as a single glimpse of the girl he now worshipped with all his heart.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In the first place, he had not had so much as a single glimpse of the girl he now worshipped with all his heart.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

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From this reading TRUXTON EXACTS A PROMISE Truxton King had been in a resentful frame of mind for nearly forty-eight hours.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In the second place, he had learned, with unpleasant promptness, that Count Vos Engo was the officer in command of the House Guard, a position as gravely responsible as it was honourable.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The cordon about the Castle was so tightly drawn in these perilous hours that even members of the household were subjected to examination on leaving or entering.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the first place, he had not had so much as a single glimpse of the girl he now worshipped with all his heart.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading In the first place, he had not had so much as a single glimpse of the girl he now worshipped with all his heart.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Truxton naturally did not expect to invade the Castle in search of the crumb of comfort he so ardently desired; he did not, however, dream that Vos Engo would deny him the privilege of staring at a certain window from a rather prim retreat in a far corner of the Plaza.