Chapter VIII

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From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

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

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

any specific behavior

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

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From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

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

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

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

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

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

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

distribute loosely

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

being one more than seven

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

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

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Public feeling was highly excited.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Public feeling was highly excited.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

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

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

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From this reading FRANCIS JOSEPH II.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

the act of departing

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

highest in quality

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

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

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

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From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Public feeling was highly excited.

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From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

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

From this reading FRANCIS JOSEPH II.

of great significance or value

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

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

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

showing curiosity

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading FRANCIS JOSEPH II.

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 Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

in a literal sense

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

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

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

a particular point in time

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

according to the clock

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

and nothing more

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

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From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Public feeling was highly excited.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

not in physical motion

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

sexually exciting or gratifying

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

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

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

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From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

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

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

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

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

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

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

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

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The greatest activity prevailed in Vienna--in the vicinity of the Hofburg.[5] Aides-de-camp and orderlies came and went backwards and forwards to head-quarters, which were literally fringed with staff officers.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Every one knew that important events lowered like a tempest in the air, and that any moment might bring the dazzling flash, followed by the mighty thunder-clap, which would disperse the sultry fog.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Although it was still early, only about eight o'clock, groups of inquisitive people stood here and there in the large court yard, and looked at each coming or going officer with the greatest anxiety, as if he must be the bearer of most important news.