Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

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

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

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

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

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

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading One of his first measures had been to appeal, in all cases of breach of trust or dereliction of duty, to the proper authorities.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

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

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading One of his first measures had been to appeal, in all cases of breach of trust or dereliction of duty, to the proper authorities.

an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading One of his first measures had been to appeal, in all cases of breach of trust or dereliction of duty, to the proper authorities.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

make calm or still

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading One of his first measures had been to appeal, in all cases of breach of trust or dereliction of duty, to the proper authorities.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

a tendency to be negligent and uncaring

From this reading One of his first measures had been to appeal, in all cases of breach of trust or dereliction of duty, to the proper authorities.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading One of his first measures had been to appeal, in all cases of breach of trust or dereliction of duty, to the proper authorities.

set up or found

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading One of his first measures had been to appeal, in all cases of breach of trust or dereliction of duty, to the proper authorities.

set up or found

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

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

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

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

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

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

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

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

From this reading One of his first measures had been to appeal, in all cases of breach of trust or dereliction of duty, to the proper authorities.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

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

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

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

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

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

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

the act of managing something

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading One of his first measures had been to appeal, in all cases of breach of trust or dereliction of duty, to the proper authorities.

the force of workers available

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

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

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One of his first measures had been to appeal, in all cases of breach of trust or dereliction of duty, to the proper authorities.

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

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

above and across; more than

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading One of his first measures had been to appeal, in all cases of breach of trust or dereliction of duty, to the proper authorities.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

giving satisfaction

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

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

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

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

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

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

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

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

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

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

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading One of his first measures had been to appeal, in all cases of breach of trust or dereliction of duty, to the proper authorities.

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

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The most difficult matter had been to establish tolerably satisfactory relations with the adjacent village; but Anton's calm decision had at all events prevented any outbreak of opposition.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

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

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

at the time that

From this reading Our two colonists spent the next few weeks in such active pursuits, that every night, when they threw themselves upon their beds, they were quite exhausted.

which person or people

From this reading Karl's cavalry cloak attracted a few men who had served; and through these, the most civilized part of the community, the settlers gained some influence over others.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Karl had been duly installed as bailiff, and held the reins of management with a firm hand, and Anton had committed the care of the house and kitchen to a hard-working woman, whom he found in one of the German settlements around.