Chapter VI

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

From this reading The boundary-line here makes a great curve into Saxony, so that the Gruenhagen lands are almost shut in by the Hohenwald forests and fields.

in actual fact

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The boundary-line here makes a great curve into Saxony, so that the Gruenhagen lands are almost shut in by the Hohenwald forests and fields.

in addition

From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

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

From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

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

From this reading The boundary-line here makes a great curve into Saxony, so that the Gruenhagen lands are almost shut in by the Hohenwald forests and fields.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

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

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

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From this reading The boundary-line here makes a great curve into Saxony, so that the Gruenhagen lands are almost shut in by the Hohenwald forests and fields.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The boundary-line here makes a great curve into Saxony, so that the Gruenhagen lands are almost shut in by the Hohenwald forests and fields.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading The boundary-line here makes a great curve into Saxony, so that the Gruenhagen lands are almost shut in by the Hohenwald forests and fields.

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

third-person singular of “define” — determine the essential quality of

From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The boundary-line here makes a great curve into Saxony, so that the Gruenhagen lands are almost shut in by the Hohenwald forests and fields.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The boundary-line here makes a great curve into Saxony, so that the Gruenhagen lands are almost shut in by the Hohenwald forests and fields.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

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From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

productive or conducive to producing in abundance

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

a man of refinement

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The boundary-line here makes a great curve into Saxony, so that the Gruenhagen lands are almost shut in by the Hohenwald forests and fields.

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From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

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

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

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

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

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From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The boundary-line here makes a great curve into Saxony, so that the Gruenhagen lands are almost shut in by the Hohenwald forests and fields.

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

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

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

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From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

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

From this reading The boundary-line here makes a great curve into Saxony, so that the Gruenhagen lands are almost shut in by the Hohenwald forests and fields.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

go against, as of rules and laws

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The boundary-line here makes a great curve into Saxony, so that the Gruenhagen lands are almost shut in by the Hohenwald forests and fields.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The boundary-line here makes a great curve into Saxony, so that the Gruenhagen lands are almost shut in by the Hohenwald forests and fields.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

engage in

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading The boundary-line here makes a great curve into Saxony, so that the Gruenhagen lands are almost shut in by the Hohenwald forests and fields.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

and nothing more

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

covered with growing plants

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

a course of conduct

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

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From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

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From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

a German inhabitant of Prussia

From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

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From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

an angry dispute

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

considered individually

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons

From this reading The boundary-line here makes a great curve into Saxony, so that the Gruenhagen lands are almost shut in by the Hohenwald forests and fields.

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From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading The boundary-line here makes a great curve into Saxony, so that the Gruenhagen lands are almost shut in by the Hohenwald forests and fields.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The boundary-line here makes a great curve into Saxony, so that the Gruenhagen lands are almost shut in by the Hohenwald forests and fields.

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

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

restricted to something

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

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

From this reading The Prussian-Saxon boundary defines also the bounds between the Hohenwald estates, that lie entirely on Saxon territory, and the Prussian domain of Gruenhagen.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

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

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The vicinity of the two estates has always been, since the memory of man, a fruitful cause of quarrel between the respective proprietors of Hohenwald and Gruenhagen, each being strictly jealous lest his neighbour should infringe upon his rights.

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From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

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

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

at the time that

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

which person or people

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The Gruenhagen forest indeed forms a continuation of the magnificent woods of beech and oak that surround Castle Hohenwald, the boundary-line between them being only marked out by a narrow path, so overgrown with moss and underbrush that only careful observation can detect its course.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading At times some of the Hohenwald cattle, when the herd-boy was not sufficiently on the alert, would stray into the Gruenhagen fields and be taken into custody by Herr von Poseneck's people, and on one occasion the Hohenwald forester had actually sequestrated the fowling-piece of Herr von Poseneck, when that gentleman, who was devoted to the chase, had in his hunting attempted to make a short cut through the Hohenwald forest.