used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading And with thankfulness there rose in his heart such hope, as if Pani Emilia had the ring of an enchantress, or a magic rod, with which she could change the heart of Panna Marynia in an instant.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
without doubt or question
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
gotten under control
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And with thankfulness there rose in his heart such hope, as if Pani Emilia had the ring of an enchantress, or a magic rod, with which she could change the heart of Panna Marynia in an instant.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
EmilianounUS /əˈmiːliə/
tropical African herbs
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
enchantressnoun
a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
From this reading And with thankfulness there rose in his heart such hope, as if Pani Emilia had the ring of an enchantress, or a magic rod, with which she could change the heart of Panna Marynia in an instant.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
exaltverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/
praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
set up or found
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "There is an honest nature," said he to himself; "that is a friend."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And with thankfulness there rose in his heart such hope, as if Pani Emilia had the ring of an enchantress, or a magic rod, with which she could change the heart of Panna Marynia in an instant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "There is an honest nature," said he to himself; "that is a friend."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "There is an honest nature," said he to himself; "that is a friend."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And with thankfulness there rose in his heart such hope, as if Pani Emilia had the ring of an enchantress, or a magic rod, with which she could change the heart of Panna Marynia in an instant.
how
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From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And with thankfulness there rose in his heart such hope, as if Pani Emilia had the ring of an enchantress, or a magic rod, with which she could change the heart of Panna Marynia in an instant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading And with thankfulness there rose in his heart such hope, as if Pani Emilia had the ring of an enchantress, or a magic rod, with which she could change the heart of Panna Marynia in an instant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
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 This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
go away from a place
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
Litka
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From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
Litka's
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From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading And with thankfulness there rose in his heart such hope, as if Pani Emilia had the ring of an enchantress, or a magic rod, with which she could change the heart of Panna Marynia in an instant.
Marynia
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From this reading And with thankfulness there rose in his heart such hope, as if Pani Emilia had the ring of an enchantress, or a magic rod, with which she could change the heart of Panna Marynia in an instant.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "There is an honest nature," said he to himself; "that is a friend."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
Pani
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From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
Panna
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From this reading And with thankfulness there rose in his heart such hope, as if Pani Emilia had the ring of an enchantress, or a magic rod, with which she could change the heart of Panna Marynia in an instant.
a human being
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading And with thankfulness there rose in his heart such hope, as if Pani Emilia had the ring of an enchantress, or a magic rod, with which she could change the heart of Panna Marynia in an instant.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading And with thankfulness there rose in his heart such hope, as if Pani Emilia had the ring of an enchantress, or a magic rod, with which she could change the heart of Panna Marynia in an instant.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There is an honest nature," said he to himself; "that is a friend."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And with thankfulness there rose in his heart such hope, as if Pani Emilia had the ring of an enchantress, or a magic rod, with which she could change the heart of Panna Marynia in an instant.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
express in speech
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
Stanislav
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From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And with thankfulness there rose in his heart such hope, as if Pani Emilia had the ring of an enchantress, or a magic rod, with which she could change the heart of Panna Marynia in an instant.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading And with thankfulness there rose in his heart such hope, as if Pani Emilia had the ring of an enchantress, or a magic rod, with which she could change the heart of Panna Marynia in an instant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is an honest nature," said he to himself; "that is a friend."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
to-morrow
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From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
(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 A surprise was waiting at home for Pan Stanislav; he found the following despatch from Pani Emilia, "I leave here for home to-morrow evening; Litka is well."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And with thankfulness there rose in his heart such hope, as if Pani Emilia had the ring of an enchantress, or a magic rod, with which she could change the heart of Panna Marynia in an instant.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This return was unexpected, or at least uncommonly hurried; but since the despatch contained an assurance as to Litka's health, Pan Stanislav understood that Pani Emilia was returning for the sole purpose of occupying herself with his affair, and his heart rose in gratitude.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Pan Stanislav did not know clearly how this could be done; but he knew that one person at least wished him well with deep sincerity, would speak for him, would justify him, would exalt his heart and character and diminish prejudices, which the course of events had accumulated against him.
