Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading It was necessary to bring the counsels of the scheming conclave to a full and definite conclusion; and this was at last effected.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

equally

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

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

From this reading LORD VARGRAVE had passed the night of the ball and the following morning at Knaresdean.

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

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LORD VARGRAVE had passed the night of the ball and the following morning at Knaresdean.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading LORD VARGRAVE had passed the night of the ball and the following morning at Knaresdean.

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

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

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From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

terminate

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was necessary to bring the counsels of the scheming conclave to a full and definite conclusion; and this was at last effected.

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From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

past form of “canvass” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

plural of “ca” — a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals

From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

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From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

a confidential or secret meeting

From this reading It was necessary to bring the counsels of the scheming conclave to a full and definite conclusion; and this was at last effected.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading It was necessary to bring the counsels of the scheming conclave to a full and definite conclusion; and this was at last effected.

carefully weighed

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading It was necessary to bring the counsels of the scheming conclave to a full and definite conclusion; and this was at last effected.

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From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

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From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading It was necessary to bring the counsels of the scheming conclave to a full and definite conclusion; and this was at last effected.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

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From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

issue commands or orders for

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

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

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading It was necessary to bring the counsels of the scheming conclave to a full and definite conclusion; and this was at last effected.

one or the other of two

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

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From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

divisible by two

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

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From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading LORD VARGRAVE had passed the night of the ball and the following morning at Knaresdean.

noisy quarrel

From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was necessary to bring the counsels of the scheming conclave to a full and definite conclusion; and this was at last effected.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

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

From this reading LORD VARGRAVE had passed the night of the ball and the following morning at Knaresdean.

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From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

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

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

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

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

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From this reading LORD VARGRAVE had passed the night of the ball and the following morning at Knaresdean.

immediately past

From this reading It was necessary to bring the counsels of the scheming conclave to a full and definite conclusion; and this was at last effected.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading LORD VARGRAVE had passed the night of the ball and the following morning at Knaresdean.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading LORD VARGRAVE had passed the night of the ball and the following morning at Knaresdean.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

absolutely essential

From this reading It was necessary to bring the counsels of the scheming conclave to a full and definite conclusion; and this was at last effected.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading LORD VARGRAVE had passed the night of the ball and the following morning at Knaresdean.

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

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From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

above and across; more than

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading LORD VARGRAVE had passed the night of the ball and the following morning at Knaresdean.

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From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

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

From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

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

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

acting with a specific goal

From this reading It was necessary to bring the counsels of the scheming conclave to a full and definite conclusion; and this was at last effected.

plural of “scrape” — a harsh noise made by scraping

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

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

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

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

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

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

From this reading It was necessary to bring the counsels of the scheming conclave to a full and definite conclusion; and this was at last effected.

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

From this reading It was necessary to bring the counsels of the scheming conclave to a full and definite conclusion; and this was at last effected.

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From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

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

From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

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From this reading LORD VARGRAVE had passed the night of the ball and the following morning at Knaresdean.

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

From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

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From this reading CERTES, c'est un grand cas, Icas, Que toujours tracas ou fracas Vous faites d'une ou d'autre sort; C'est le diable qui vous emporte!*--VOITURE.

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

From this reading It was necessary to bring the counsels of the scheming conclave to a full and definite conclusion; and this was at last effected.

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

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

(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 Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Their strength numbered, friends and foes alike canvassed and considered, and due account taken of the waverers to be won over, it really did seem, even to the least sanguine, that the Saxingham or Vargrave party was one that might well aspire either to dictate to, or to break up, a government.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading * "Certes, it is the fact, Icas, that you are always engaged in tricks or scrapes of some sort or other; it must be the devil that bewitches you."