Chapter II

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

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

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

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

move towards

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

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

From this reading This he called submitting with dignity to the mysterious decrees of destiny, and he looked upon himself as a martyr.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At times he wept over this fiction, at others he dozed over it and was at peace.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

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

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

filled with wonder and delight

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

cause to be bored

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

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

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

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

From this reading This he called submitting with dignity to the mysterious decrees of destiny, and he looked upon himself as a martyr.

deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

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

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

plural of “decree” — a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

From this reading This he called submitting with dignity to the mysterious decrees of destiny, and he looked upon himself as a martyr.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading This he called submitting with dignity to the mysterious decrees of destiny, and he looked upon himself as a martyr.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading This he called submitting with dignity to the mysterious decrees of destiny, and he looked upon himself as a martyr.

past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading At times he wept over this fiction, at others he dozed over it and was at peace.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

worthy of imitation

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

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

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading At times he wept over this fiction, at others he dozed over it and was at peace.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

set up or found

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

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

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

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

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

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

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

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

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

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

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

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

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At times he wept over this fiction, at others he dozed over it and was at peace.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

immediately past

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading This he called submitting with dignity to the mysterious decrees of destiny, and he looked upon himself as a martyr.

sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

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

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

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From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading This he called submitting with dignity to the mysterious decrees of destiny, and he looked upon himself as a martyr.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

of an obscure nature

From this reading This he called submitting with dignity to the mysterious decrees of destiny, and he looked upon himself as a martyr.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

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From this reading At times he wept over this fiction, at others he dozed over it and was at peace.

above and across; more than

From this reading At times he wept over this fiction, at others he dozed over it and was at peace.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading At times he wept over this fiction, at others he dozed over it and was at peace.

relating to or involving money

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

past form of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

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From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

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

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading This he called submitting with dignity to the mysterious decrees of destiny, and he looked upon himself as a martyr.

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From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

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

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

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

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

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

From this reading At times he wept over this fiction, at others he dozed over it and was at peace.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

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

From this reading At times he wept over this fiction, at others he dozed over it and was at peace.

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

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

an extended area of land

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

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From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

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

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading At times he wept over this fiction, at others he dozed over it and was at peace.

in or at the place that

From this reading The fact was, he had built a sugar-factory in a tract of country where the nearest approach to a sugar-beet that could be found was a carrot on a manure-heap, and his enterprise had been followed by the natural result.

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

From this reading Baron von Strachinsky reclined upon a lounge in his smoking-room, recovering from the last pecuniary calamity which he had brought upon himself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.

-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading He bore his misfortune with exemplary fortitude, and beguiled the time with a sentimental novel upon the cover of which was portrayed a lady wringing her hands in presence of a military man drinking champagne.