Chapter VII · Chapter 7

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

later than; following

From this reading After dinner she again sent for the pastor.

anew

From this reading After dinner she again sent for the pastor.

one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

Having no one else present.

From this reading They were alone at table.

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were alone at table.

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

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

From this reading The countess remained in her room, as was her habit when she suffered from what was called "cramps," and her only refreshment was some light soup.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading The countess remained in her room, as was her habit when she suffered from what was called "cramps," and her only refreshment was some light soup.

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From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

plural of “cramp” — a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

From this reading The countess remained in her room, as was her habit when she suffered from what was called "cramps," and her only refreshment was some light soup.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

put on clothes

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

an established custom

From this reading The countess remained in her room, as was her habit when she suffered from what was called "cramps," and her only refreshment was some light soup.

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

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

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

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

not any; not one

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

held or filled or in use

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

and nothing more

From this reading The countess remained in her room, as was her habit when she suffered from what was called "cramps," and her only refreshment was some light soup.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

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

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

associated with the priesthood or priests

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading The countess remained in her room, as was her habit when she suffered from what was called "cramps," and her only refreshment was some light soup.

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

From this reading The countess remained in her room, as was her habit when she suffered from what was called "cramps," and her only refreshment was some light soup.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The countess remained in her room, as was her habit when she suffered from what was called "cramps," and her only refreshment was some light soup.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading After dinner she again sent for the pastor.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The countess remained in her room, as was her habit when she suffered from what was called "cramps," and her only refreshment was some light soup.

the act of perceiving the odor of something

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

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

From this reading The countess remained in her room, as was her habit when she suffered from what was called "cramps," and her only refreshment was some light soup.

liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food

From this reading The countess remained in her room, as was her habit when she suffered from what was called "cramps," and her only refreshment was some light soup.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading The countess remained in her room, as was her habit when she suffered from what was called "cramps," and her only refreshment was some light soup.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading They were alone at table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

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

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

(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 THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The countess remained in her room, as was her habit when she suffered from what was called "cramps," and her only refreshment was some light soup.

at the time that

From this reading The countess remained in her room, as was her habit when she suffered from what was called "cramps," and her only refreshment was some light soup.

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

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading They occupied his mind during dinner, which he partook of in company with the countess's companion, but of the subject of his thoughts he spoke no word to her.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading THE COUNTESS'S ALBUM The worthy Pastor Mahok was of opinion that the mystery of the countess's dress smelling so strongly of tobacco-smoke could not be accounted for by any law of Nature, and judged, therefore, by the light of his priestly office, as well as from his worldly experience, that these diabolical visions were matters worthy of deep consideration on his part.