used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
(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 On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading Brunneck could not, indeed, compare with the vast Ettersberg domain, but it was generally asserted that, in point of fortune, Ruestow was to the full as good a man as his noble neighbour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
Brunneck
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From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Brunneck could not, indeed, compare with the vast Ettersberg domain, but it was generally asserted that, in point of fortune, Ruestow was to the full as good a man as his noble neighbour.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Brunneck could not, indeed, compare with the vast Ettersberg domain, but it was generally asserted that, in point of fortune, Ruestow was to the full as good a man as his noble neighbour.
comprisingverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading It was a property of considerable extent and value, comprising various farms, and furnished with every improvement which modern science has devised.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a property of considerable extent and value, comprising various farms, and furnished with every improvement which modern science has devised.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Brunneck could not, indeed, compare with the vast Ettersberg domain, but it was generally asserted that, in point of fortune, Ruestow was to the full as good a man as his noble neighbour.
Councillornoun
a member of a council
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading It was a property of considerable extent and value, comprising various farms, and furnished with every improvement which modern science has devised.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Brunneck could not, indeed, compare with the vast Ettersberg domain, but it was generally asserted that, in point of fortune, Ruestow was to the full as good a man as his noble neighbour.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
Ettersberg
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From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was a property of considerable extent and value, comprising various farms, and furnished with every improvement which modern science has devised.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading It was a property of considerable extent and value, comprising various farms, and furnished with every improvement which modern science has devised.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading It was a property of considerable extent and value, comprising various farms, and furnished with every improvement which modern science has devised.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Brunneck could not, indeed, compare with the vast Ettersberg domain, but it was generally asserted that, in point of fortune, Ruestow was to the full as good a man as his noble neighbour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Brunneck could not, indeed, compare with the vast Ettersberg domain, but it was generally asserted that, in point of fortune, Ruestow was to the full as good a man as his noble neighbour.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading It was a property of considerable extent and value, comprising various farms, and furnished with every improvement which modern science has devised.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Brunneck could not, indeed, compare with the vast Ettersberg domain, but it was generally asserted that, in point of fortune, Ruestow was to the full as good a man as his noble neighbour.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Brunneck could not, indeed, compare with the vast Ettersberg domain, but it was generally asserted that, in point of fortune, Ruestow was to the full as good a man as his noble neighbour.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a property of considerable extent and value, comprising various farms, and furnished with every improvement which modern science has devised.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading It was a property of considerable extent and value, comprising various farms, and furnished with every improvement which modern science has devised.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Brunneck could not, indeed, compare with the vast Ettersberg domain, but it was generally asserted that, in point of fortune, Ruestow was to the full as good a man as his noble neighbour.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a property of considerable extent and value, comprising various farms, and furnished with every improvement which modern science has devised.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Brunneck could not, indeed, compare with the vast Ettersberg domain, but it was generally asserted that, in point of fortune, Ruestow was to the full as good a man as his noble neighbour.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
manorsnounUS /ˈmænərz/
plural of “manor” — the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It was a property of considerable extent and value, comprising various farms, and furnished with every improvement which modern science has devised.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Brunneck could not, indeed, compare with the vast Ettersberg domain, but it was generally asserted that, in point of fortune, Ruestow was to the full as good a man as his noble neighbour.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Brunneck could not, indeed, compare with the vast Ettersberg domain, but it was generally asserted that, in point of fortune, Ruestow was to the full as good a man as his noble neighbour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Brunneck could not, indeed, compare with the vast Ettersberg domain, but it was generally asserted that, in point of fortune, Ruestow was to the full as good a man as his noble neighbour.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
and nothing more
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Brunneck could not, indeed, compare with the vast Ettersberg domain, but it was generally asserted that, in point of fortune, Ruestow was to the full as good a man as his noble neighbour.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It was a property of considerable extent and value, comprising various farms, and furnished with every improvement which modern science has devised.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
reformsnounUS /rəˈfɔːrmz/
plural of “reform” — a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
remunerativeadjectiveUS /riˈmjuːnərətɪv/
for which money is paid
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
Ruestow
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From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading It was a property of considerable extent and value, comprising various farms, and furnished with every improvement which modern science has devised.
seigneurial
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From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Brunneck could not, indeed, compare with the vast Ettersberg domain, but it was generally asserted that, in point of fortune, Ruestow was to the full as good a man as his noble neighbour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
underlingsnounUS /ˈʌndərlɪŋz/
plural of “underling” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On all agricultural subjects the Councillor was looked upon as a first-class authority, and as, in addition to this, he owned one of the finest seigneurial manors of the province, his position was one of great influence.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading It was a property of considerable extent and value, comprising various farms, and furnished with every improvement which modern science has devised.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading It was a property of considerable extent and value, comprising various farms, and furnished with every improvement which modern science has devised.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Brunneck could not, indeed, compare with the vast Ettersberg domain, but it was generally asserted that, in point of fortune, Ruestow was to the full as good a man as his noble neighbour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading The numerous reforms he had introduced on his estates, and to the number of which he was with indefatigable energy constantly adding, had in the course of time become handsomely remunerative, and were now a source of wealth to him; whereas over at Ettersberg the management of the land was left almost entirely to underlings, and was conducted on so lofty and aristocratic a principle, that pecuniary interests were overlooked, and any tangible, practical return rendered out of the question.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a property of considerable extent and value, comprising various farms, and furnished with every improvement which modern science has devised.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a property of considerable extent and value, comprising various farms, and furnished with every improvement which modern science has devised.
a late time of life
From this reading Brunneck, the residence of Chief Councillor Ruestow, was situated only a few miles distant from Ettersberg, and had been in the hands of its present proprietor for a long series of years.
