Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

in addition

From this reading Magister Kochel had also doubtless said this to himself, as soon as Ulrich left him the day before.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

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

From this reading Magister Kochel had also doubtless said this to himself, as soon as Ulrich left him the day before.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Magister Kochel had also doubtless said this to himself, as soon as Ulrich left him the day before.

an endowed church office giving income to its holder

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading He had commenced his career in Cologne as a Dominican friar, and remained in communication with some of his old brethren of the Order.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He had commenced his career in Cologne as a Dominican friar, and remained in communication with some of his old brethren of the Order.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

get or gather together

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League

From this reading He had commenced his career in Cologne as a Dominican friar, and remained in communication with some of his old brethren of the Order.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He had commenced his career in Cologne as a Dominican friar, and remained in communication with some of his old brethren of the Order.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading He had commenced his career in Cologne as a Dominican friar, and remained in communication with some of his old brethren of the Order.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Magister Kochel had also doubtless said this to himself, as soon as Ulrich left him the day before.

a Roman Catholic friar wearing the black mantle of the Dominican order

From this reading He had commenced his career in Cologne as a Dominican friar, and remained in communication with some of his old brethren of the Order.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Magister Kochel had also doubtless said this to himself, as soon as Ulrich left him the day before.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

divisible by two

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading He had commenced his career in Cologne as a Dominican friar, and remained in communication with some of his old brethren of the Order.

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From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

highest in quality

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

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

From this reading Magister Kochel had also doubtless said this to himself, as soon as Ulrich left him the day before.

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

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

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

From this reading Magister Kochel had also doubtless said this to himself, as soon as Ulrich left him the day before.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Magister Kochel had also doubtless said this to himself, as soon as Ulrich left him the day before.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

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

From this reading He had commenced his career in Cologne as a Dominican friar, and remained in communication with some of his old brethren of the Order.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

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

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

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

From this reading Time is precious!

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From this reading Magister Kochel had also doubtless said this to himself, as soon as Ulrich left him the day before.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

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 Magister Kochel had also doubtless said this to himself, as soon as Ulrich left him the day before.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

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From this reading Magister Kochel had also doubtless said this to himself, as soon as Ulrich left him the day before.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

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From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He had commenced his career in Cologne as a Dominican friar, and remained in communication with some of his old brethren of the Order.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He had commenced his career in Cologne as a Dominican friar, and remained in communication with some of his old brethren of the Order.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Time is precious!

a person who is being chased

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He had commenced his career in Cologne as a Dominican friar, and remained in communication with some of his old brethren of the Order.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Magister Kochel had also doubtless said this to himself, as soon as Ulrich left him the day before.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He had commenced his career in Cologne as a Dominican friar, and remained in communication with some of his old brethren of the Order.

in the near future

From this reading Magister Kochel had also doubtless said this to himself, as soon as Ulrich left him the day before.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

keeping a secret or furtive watch

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

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

From this reading Magister Kochel had also doubtless said this to himself, as soon as Ulrich left him the day before.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Magister Kochel had also doubtless said this to himself, as soon as Ulrich left him the day before.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Time is precious!

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

From this reading Magister Kochel had also doubtless said this to himself, as soon as Ulrich left him the day before.

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From this reading Magister Kochel had also doubtless said this to himself, as soon as Ulrich left him the day before.

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

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

look attentively

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

(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 He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had been hired by a secret power, with which however he was well acquainted, to watch the Netherland artist and collect evidence for a charge--a gravamen--against him.

a late time of life

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.

in a zealous manner

From this reading The spying and informing, which he had zealously pursued for years in the service of the Holy Inquisition, he called "serving the Church," and hoped, sooner or later, to be rewarded with a benefice; but even if this escaped him, informing brought him as large an income as he required, and had become the greatest pleasure, indeed, a necessity of life to him.