used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He now began to display all those qualities that ensure success in the world; agreeable in his manners, delicate in his actions, and enterprising in business.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading He now began to display all those qualities that ensure success in the world; agreeable in his manners, delicate in his actions, and enterprising in business.
(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 He now began to display all those qualities that ensure success in the world; agreeable in his manners, delicate in his actions, and enterprising in business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He now began to display all those qualities that ensure success in the world; agreeable in his manners, delicate in his actions, and enterprising in business.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
blood-suckers
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From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He now began to display all those qualities that ensure success in the world; agreeable in his manners, delicate in his actions, and enterprising in business.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading This was the most difficult passage during the whole course of Tchichikoff's eventful career.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
complaintsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnts/
plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This was the most difficult passage during the whole course of Tchichikoff's eventful career.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading He now began to display all those qualities that ensure success in the world; agreeable in his manners, delicate in his actions, and enterprising in business.
deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This was the most difficult passage during the whole course of Tchichikoff's eventful career.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading He now began to display all those qualities that ensure success in the world; agreeable in his manners, delicate in his actions, and enterprising in business.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This was the most difficult passage during the whole course of Tchichikoff's eventful career.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
employés
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From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
ensureverbUS /enˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading He now began to display all those qualities that ensure success in the world; agreeable in his manners, delicate in his actions, and enterprising in business.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading He now began to display all those qualities that ensure success in the world; agreeable in his manners, delicate in his actions, and enterprising in business.
divisible by two
From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading This was the most difficult passage during the whole course of Tchichikoff's eventful career.
to or in any or all places
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
exactionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzækʃənz/
plural of “exaction” — act of demanding or levying by force or authority
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
governmentsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
how
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From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
impositions
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From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
impudentadjective
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
injunctionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “injunction” — a formal command or admonition
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
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 Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
Lord-Lieutenants
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From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
social deportment
From this reading He now began to display all those qualities that ensure success in the world; agreeable in his manners, delicate in his actions, and enterprising in business.
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This was the most difficult passage during the whole course of Tchichikoff's eventful career.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now began to display all those qualities that ensure success in the world; agreeable in his manners, delicate in his actions, and enterprising in business.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was the most difficult passage during the whole course of Tchichikoff's eventful career.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading This was the most difficult passage during the whole course of Tchichikoff's eventful career.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
qualificationsnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading He now began to display all those qualities that ensure success in the world; agreeable in his manners, delicate in his actions, and enterprising in business.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He now began to display all those qualities that ensure success in the world; agreeable in his manners, delicate in his actions, and enterprising in business.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
Tchichikoff's
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From this reading This was the most difficult passage during the whole course of Tchichikoff's eventful career.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He now began to display all those qualities that ensure success in the world; agreeable in his manners, delicate in his actions, and enterprising in business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was the most difficult passage during the whole course of Tchichikoff's eventful career.
Thenceforward
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From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the most difficult passage during the whole course of Tchichikoff's eventful career.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He now began to display all those qualities that ensure success in the world; agreeable in his manners, delicate in his actions, and enterprising in business.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He now began to display all those qualities that ensure success in the world; agreeable in his manners, delicate in his actions, and enterprising in business.
in the direction of
From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
precisely as stated
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the most difficult passage during the whole course of Tchichikoff's eventful career.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Thenceforward his progress towards position and fortune became easier, and in course of time he even became a man of some importance and weight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Blessed in the possession of such indispensable and valuable qualifications, he succeeded in a very short time in securing himself a certain income and independent position, from which he knew how to derive excellent advantages.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This was the most difficult passage during the whole course of Tchichikoff's eventful career.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It must be observed that at that particular time, and in consequence of the bitter complaints that had reached the imperial ears about the merciless exactions of the official _employés_ in the provinces of the Empire, the Lord-Lieutenants of the various governments had received strict injunctions to punish with the utmost severity the impudent impositions of the imperial servants, and courts of inquiry were everywhere held for the purpose of putting a stop to the sufferings of the people from these imperial blood-suckers.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He now began to display all those qualities that ensure success in the world; agreeable in his manners, delicate in his actions, and enterprising in business.
