used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days later the district governor and Dr. Starkowski were having a quiet talk in the dusk of the evening.
adjudgedverbUS /əˈdʒʌdʒd/
past form of “adjudge” — declare to be
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I always suspected foul play, but since I had proof of it, the former judgment has weighed on me like a nightmare.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am simply thankful it _is_ settled!" the governor was saying, rubbing his honest old hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few days later the district governor and Dr. Starkowski were having a quiet talk in the dusk of the evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
Bauer's
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From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
contestedadjectiveUS /kənˈtestəd/
disputed or made the object of contention or competition
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days later the district governor and Dr. Starkowski were having a quiet talk in the dusk of the evening.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading A few days later the district governor and Dr. Starkowski were having a quiet talk in the dusk of the evening.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
Dr
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From this reading A few days later the district governor and Dr. Starkowski were having a quiet talk in the dusk of the evening.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading A few days later the district governor and Dr. Starkowski were having a quiet talk in the dusk of the evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A few days later the district governor and Dr. Starkowski were having a quiet talk in the dusk of the evening.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days later the district governor and Dr. Starkowski were having a quiet talk in the dusk of the evening.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading "I always suspected foul play, but since I had proof of it, the former judgment has weighed on me like a nightmare.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading "I always suspected foul play, but since I had proof of it, the former judgment has weighed on me like a nightmare.
the head of a state government
From this reading A few days later the district governor and Dr. Starkowski were having a quiet talk in the dusk of the evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "I am simply thankful it _is_ settled!" the governor was saying, rubbing his honest old hands.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I always suspected foul play, but since I had proof of it, the former judgment has weighed on me like a nightmare.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A few days later the district governor and Dr. Starkowski were having a quiet talk in the dusk of the evening.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am simply thankful it _is_ settled!" the governor was saying, rubbing his honest old hands.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "I am simply thankful it _is_ settled!" the governor was saying, rubbing his honest old hands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am simply thankful it _is_ settled!" the governor was saying, rubbing his honest old hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few days later the district governor and Dr. Starkowski were having a quiet talk in the dusk of the evening.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am simply thankful it _is_ settled!" the governor was saying, rubbing his honest old hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading "I always suspected foul play, but since I had proof of it, the former judgment has weighed on me like a nightmare.
and nothing more
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few days later the district governor and Dr. Starkowski were having a quiet talk in the dusk of the evening.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I always suspected foul play, but since I had proof of it, the former judgment has weighed on me like a nightmare.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
manornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I always suspected foul play, but since I had proof of it, the former judgment has weighed on me like a nightmare.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading "I always suspected foul play, but since I had proof of it, the former judgment has weighed on me like a nightmare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days later the district governor and Dr. Starkowski were having a quiet talk in the dusk of the evening.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
officiallyadverbUS /əˈfɪʃəli/
in an official role
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I am simply thankful it _is_ settled!" the governor was saying, rubbing his honest old hands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading PAYING THE PENALTY.
PENALTYnounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading PAYING THE PENALTY.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "I always suspected foul play, but since I had proof of it, the former judgment has weighed on me like a nightmare.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading "I always suspected foul play, but since I had proof of it, the former judgment has weighed on me like a nightmare.
Pruth
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From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A few days later the district governor and Dr. Starkowski were having a quiet talk in the dusk of the evening.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading "I am simply thankful it _is_ settled!" the governor was saying, rubbing his honest old hands.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I am simply thankful it _is_ settled!" the governor was saying, rubbing his honest old hands.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
and nothing more
From this reading "I am simply thankful it _is_ settled!" the governor was saying, rubbing his honest old hands.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I always suspected foul play, but since I had proof of it, the former judgment has weighed on me like a nightmare.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
Starkowski
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From this reading A few days later the district governor and Dr. Starkowski were having a quiet talk in the dusk of the evening.
believed likely
From this reading "I always suspected foul play, but since I had proof of it, the former judgment has weighed on me like a nightmare.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A few days later the district governor and Dr. Starkowski were having a quiet talk in the dusk of the evening.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "I am simply thankful it _is_ settled!" the governor was saying, rubbing his honest old hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAYING THE PENALTY.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
von
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From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading "I always suspected foul play, but since I had proof of it, the former judgment has weighed on me like a nightmare.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few days later the district governor and Dr. Starkowski were having a quiet talk in the dusk of the evening.
Zulawce
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From this reading They were sitting in Herr von Bauer's private office, and the latter had just confided to the lawyer that it was officially settled now--and the requisite document a visible fact--that the contested field on the Pruth was formally adjudged as belonging, not to the lord of the manor, but to the parish of Zulawce.
