used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
for the reason that
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
BrazilnounUS /brəˈzɪl/
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
ByrdnounUS /bɜːrd/
English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623)
From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
claimantsnounUS /ˈkleɪmənts/
plural of “claimant” — someone who claims a benefit or right or title
From this reading The question of restoring the duchy seemed to have entirely dropped out of sight, the general impression prevailing that the Emperor had denied the request and that the discomfited claimants had gone back to Brazil.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading The question of restoring the duchy seemed to have entirely dropped out of sight, the general impression prevailing that the Emperor had denied the request and that the discomfited claimants had gone back to Brazil.
the act of departing
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
discomfitednoun
people who are defeated
From this reading The question of restoring the duchy seemed to have entirely dropped out of sight, the general impression prevailing that the Emperor had denied the request and that the discomfited claimants had gone back to Brazil.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The question of restoring the duchy seemed to have entirely dropped out of sight, the general impression prevailing that the Emperor had denied the request and that the discomfited claimants had gone back to Brazil.
duchynounUS /ˈdʌtʃi/
the domain controlled by a duke or duchess
From this reading The question of restoring the duchy seemed to have entirely dropped out of sight, the general impression prevailing that the Emperor had denied the request and that the discomfited claimants had gone back to Brazil.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
entanglementnounUS /enˈtæŋɡəlmənt/
an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The question of restoring the duchy seemed to have entirely dropped out of sight, the general impression prevailing that the Emperor had denied the request and that the discomfited claimants had gone back to Brazil.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
divisible by two
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
opinion or judgment
From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The question of restoring the duchy seemed to have entirely dropped out of sight, the general impression prevailing that the Emperor had denied the request and that the discomfited claimants had gone back to Brazil.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The question of restoring the duchy seemed to have entirely dropped out of sight, the general impression prevailing that the Emperor had denied the request and that the discomfited claimants had gone back to Brazil.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The question of restoring the duchy seemed to have entirely dropped out of sight, the general impression prevailing that the Emperor had denied the request and that the discomfited claimants had gone back to Brazil.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The question of restoring the duchy seemed to have entirely dropped out of sight, the general impression prevailing that the Emperor had denied the request and that the discomfited claimants had gone back to Brazil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
a message received and understood
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
the literary culture
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
Lillian
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From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
not any; not one
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
Ouro
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From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The question of restoring the duchy seemed to have entirely dropped out of sight, the general impression prevailing that the Emperor had denied the request and that the discomfited claimants had gone back to Brazil.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
Pretos
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From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading The question of restoring the duchy seemed to have entirely dropped out of sight, the general impression prevailing that the Emperor had denied the request and that the discomfited claimants had gone back to Brazil.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question of restoring the duchy seemed to have entirely dropped out of sight, the general impression prevailing that the Emperor had denied the request and that the discomfited claimants had gone back to Brazil.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
relegatedverbUS /ˈreləɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
express the need or desire for
From this reading The question of restoring the duchy seemed to have entirely dropped out of sight, the general impression prevailing that the Emperor had denied the request and that the discomfited claimants had gone back to Brazil.
free from harm or evil
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
restoringverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The question of restoring the duchy seemed to have entirely dropped out of sight, the general impression prevailing that the Emperor had denied the request and that the discomfited claimants had gone back to Brazil.
Rutile's
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From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The question of restoring the duchy seemed to have entirely dropped out of sight, the general impression prevailing that the Emperor had denied the request and that the discomfited claimants had gone back to Brazil.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The question of restoring the duchy seemed to have entirely dropped out of sight, the general impression prevailing that the Emperor had denied the request and that the discomfited claimants had gone back to Brazil.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
in the near future
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
Topham
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From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading After Lillian Byrd and Topham had left Berlin, their relative importance in Rutile’s eyes underwent a gradual change.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Anxious at first to hear from Miss Byrd chiefly because he hoped she might be able to discover something that might aid him to rescue his friend from what he felt sure was a dangerous entanglement, he soon became anxious to hear from her for her own sake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both the Ouro Pretos had left Berlin and with their departure, the possible political aspect of the affair was relegated to the back of his mind, especially as he could get no information concerning their interview with the Emperor.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Therefore, he eagerly welcomed the letters she wrote him even before she left for Brazil, and he spent much time and used up much midnight oil in preparing answers.
