used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Ah, I feared as much, for the Emperor is a terrible man.
Ah
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From this reading 'Ah, I feared as much, for the Emperor is a terrible man.
react verbally
From this reading For answer Sibylle shook her head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Ah, I feared as much, for the Emperor is a terrible man.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading 'Well, mademoiselle, what luck?' he asked excitedly, clanking towards us.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was brave, indeed, of you to attempt it.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading It was brave, indeed, of you to attempt it.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
clankingadjectiveUS /ˈklæŋkɪŋ/
having a hard nonresonant metallic sound
From this reading 'Well, mademoiselle, what luck?' he asked excitedly, clanking towards us.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading 'Well, mademoiselle, what luck?' he asked excitedly, clanking towards us.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading 'Ah, I feared as much, for the Emperor is a terrible man.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For answer Sibylle shook her head.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Well, mademoiselle, what luck?' he asked excitedly, clanking towards us.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading For answer Sibylle shook her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For answer Sibylle shook her head.
hussarnounUS /ˈhʌsər/
a member of a European light cavalry unit; renowned for elegant dress
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was brave, indeed, of you to attempt it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Ah, I feared as much, for the Emperor is a terrible man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was brave, indeed, of you to attempt it.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading 'Well, mademoiselle, what luck?' he asked excitedly, clanking towards us.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading 'Well, mademoiselle, what luck?' he asked excitedly, clanking towards us.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading 'Ah, I feared as much, for the Emperor is a terrible man.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading For answer Sibylle shook her head.
Sibylle
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From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading 'Ah, I feared as much, for the Emperor is a terrible man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
in the direction of
From this reading 'Well, mademoiselle, what luck?' he asked excitedly, clanking towards us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Well, mademoiselle, what luck?' he asked excitedly, clanking towards us.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
(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 'Well, mademoiselle, what luck?' he asked excitedly, clanking towards us.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'Well, mademoiselle, what luck?' he asked excitedly, clanking towards us.
at the time that
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
which person or people
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was brave, indeed, of you to attempt it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE MAN OF DREAMS When I had escorted my cousin Sibylle from the presence of the Emperor, I was surprised to find the same young hussar officer waiting outside who had commanded the guard which had brought me to the camp.
