used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “It is after all only the story of a failure, Prince, and naturally one does not care to dwell too long upon it.
(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 “It is after all only the story of a failure, Prince, and naturally one does not care to dwell too long upon it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You have quite a stage instinct, monsieur, in pausing thus at the critical moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
Boreski
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From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “It is after all only the story of a failure, Prince, and naturally one does not care to dwell too long upon it.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading “You have quite a stage instinct, monsieur, in pausing thus at the critical moment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is after all only the story of a failure, Prince, and naturally one does not care to dwell too long upon it.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading “It is after all only the story of a failure, Prince, and naturally one does not care to dwell too long upon it.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
an act that fails
From this reading “It is after all only the story of a failure, Prince, and naturally one does not care to dwell too long upon it.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You have quite a stage instinct, monsieur, in pausing thus at the critical moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You have quite a stage instinct, monsieur, in pausing thus at the critical moment.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading “You have quite a stage instinct, monsieur, in pausing thus at the critical moment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is after all only the story of a failure, Prince, and naturally one does not care to dwell too long upon it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
Kalkov's
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From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
set down according to a plan
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
without good reason
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “It is after all only the story of a failure, Prince, and naturally one does not care to dwell too long upon it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
a particular point in time
From this reading “You have quite a stage instinct, monsieur, in pausing thus at the critical moment.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “You have quite a stage instinct, monsieur, in pausing thus at the critical moment.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
as might be expected
From this reading “It is after all only the story of a failure, Prince, and naturally one does not care to dwell too long upon it.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It is after all only the story of a failure, Prince, and naturally one does not care to dwell too long upon it.
and nothing more
From this reading “It is after all only the story of a failure, Prince, and naturally one does not care to dwell too long upon it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading “You have quite a stage instinct, monsieur, in pausing thus at the critical moment.
by chance
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “You have quite a stage instinct, monsieur, in pausing thus at the critical moment.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading “You have quite a stage instinct, monsieur, in pausing thus at the critical moment.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “It is after all only the story of a failure, Prince, and naturally one does not care to dwell too long upon it.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
express in words
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You have quite a stage instinct, monsieur, in pausing thus at the critical moment.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading “You have quite a stage instinct, monsieur, in pausing thus at the critical moment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “It is after all only the story of a failure, Prince, and naturally one does not care to dwell too long upon it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
unfoldingnounUS /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/
a developmental process
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “It is after all only the story of a failure, Prince, and naturally one does not care to dwell too long upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went to Boreski, as you know, led him to believe that I was the Emperor, laid before him the papers as we arranged, and he took the objection I had anticipated--that he must have the money in cash instead of a draft.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If I did not know you, I might be tempted to think you were arranging the duly dramatic unfolding of the tale, or perhaps,” he added lightly, “considering what part of it you need not tell.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before I complied with Prince Kalkov’s request I took out a fresh cigar and spent some time over lighting it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You have quite a stage instinct, monsieur, in pausing thus at the critical moment.
