used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Ettersberg festivities had taken place at midsummer, and now a September sun shone over the land.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Count Edmund judged it superfluous--he knew it was most inconvenient--to trouble himself about such matters.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
(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 the contrary, all remained _in statu quo_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Ettersberg festivities had taken place at midsummer, and now a September sun shone over the land.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Ettersberg festivities had taken place at midsummer, and now a September sun shone over the land.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, all remained _in statu quo_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Edmund judged it superfluous--he knew it was most inconvenient--to trouble himself about such matters.
Edmund
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From this reading Count Edmund judged it superfluous--he knew it was most inconvenient--to trouble himself about such matters.
one or the other of two
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
Ettersberg
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From this reading The Ettersberg festivities had taken place at midsummer, and now a September sun shone over the land.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading The Ettersberg festivities had taken place at midsummer, and now a September sun shone over the land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Ettersberg festivities had taken place at midsummer, and now a September sun shone over the land.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Count Edmund judged it superfluous--he knew it was most inconvenient--to trouble himself about such matters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
From this reading Count Edmund judged it superfluous--he knew it was most inconvenient--to trouble himself about such matters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Count Edmund judged it superfluous--he knew it was most inconvenient--to trouble himself about such matters.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Count Edmund judged it superfluous--he knew it was most inconvenient--to trouble himself about such matters.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The Ettersberg festivities had taken place at midsummer, and now a September sun shone over the land.
land-steward
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From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
go away from a place
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Count Edmund judged it superfluous--he knew it was most inconvenient--to trouble himself about such matters.
midsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading The Ettersberg festivities had taken place at midsummer, and now a September sun shone over the land.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Count Edmund judged it superfluous--he knew it was most inconvenient--to trouble himself about such matters.
absolutely essential
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
not one, and not any
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Ettersberg festivities had taken place at midsummer, and now a September sun shone over the land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, all remained _in statu quo_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Ettersberg festivities had taken place at midsummer, and now a September sun shone over the land.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Ettersberg festivities had taken place at midsummer, and now a September sun shone over the land.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
quo
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From this reading On the contrary, all remained _in statu quo_.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
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 The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading On the contrary, all remained _in statu quo_.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
Ruestow's
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From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading The Ettersberg festivities had taken place at midsummer, and now a September sun shone over the land.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The Ettersberg festivities had taken place at midsummer, and now a September sun shone over the land.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
statu
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From this reading On the contrary, all remained _in statu quo_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Count Edmund judged it superfluous--he knew it was most inconvenient--to trouble himself about such matters.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The Ettersberg festivities had taken place at midsummer, and now a September sun shone over the land.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Count Edmund judged it superfluous--he knew it was most inconvenient--to trouble himself about such matters.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The Ettersberg festivities had taken place at midsummer, and now a September sun shone over the land.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Ettersberg festivities had taken place at midsummer, and now a September sun shone over the land.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Count Edmund judged it superfluous--he knew it was most inconvenient--to trouble himself about such matters.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Ruestow's urgent persuasion so far prevailed that the land-steward received notice to leave; but it was arranged that he should continue in office until after the new year, and though some restraint had become so necessary, none was laid either on him or any of the other officials.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young master had taken the reins, but it could not be said that any material change for the better was noticeable in the management of his estates.
