Chapter XII

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

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

matters of personal concern

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

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From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

(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 It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

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

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading She knew that perhaps her principal hold on Augustus was her good temper, and seldom was she betrayed into anger; but now her disappointment made her answer sharp.

react verbally

From this reading She knew that perhaps her principal hold on Augustus was her good temper, and seldom was she betrayed into anger; but now her disappointment made her answer sharp.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

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

From this reading I speak of them to you because you are the only person whom I can trust.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

the first light of day

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

without civilizing influences

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

for the reason that

From this reading I speak of them to you because you are the only person whom I can trust.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading She knew that perhaps her principal hold on Augustus was her good temper, and seldom was she betrayed into anger; but now her disappointment made her answer sharp.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She knew that perhaps her principal hold on Augustus was her good temper, and seldom was she betrayed into anger; but now her disappointment made her answer sharp.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I speak of them to you because you are the only person whom I can trust.”

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

call together

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

a prescribed selection of foods

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading She knew that perhaps her principal hold on Augustus was her good temper, and seldom was she betrayed into anger; but now her disappointment made her answer sharp.

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From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

regarded with aversion

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

start firing a weapon

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading She knew that perhaps her principal hold on Augustus was her good temper, and seldom was she betrayed into anger; but now her disappointment made her answer sharp.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

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

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She knew that perhaps her principal hold on Augustus was her good temper, and seldom was she betrayed into anger; but now her disappointment made her answer sharp.

the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

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From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

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

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She knew that perhaps her principal hold on Augustus was her good temper, and seldom was she betrayed into anger; but now her disappointment made her answer sharp.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

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 She knew that perhaps her principal hold on Augustus was her good temper, and seldom was she betrayed into anger; but now her disappointment made her answer sharp.

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From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She knew that perhaps her principal hold on Augustus was her good temper, and seldom was she betrayed into anger; but now her disappointment made her answer sharp.

an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

the middle of winter

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

not any; not one

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

and nothing more

From this reading I speak of them to you because you are the only person whom I can trust.”

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

by chance

From this reading She knew that perhaps her principal hold on Augustus was her good temper, and seldom was she betrayed into anger; but now her disappointment made her answer sharp.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

a human being

From this reading I speak of them to you because you are the only person whom I can trust.”

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

the property of being smooth and shiny

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading She knew that perhaps her principal hold on Augustus was her good temper, and seldom was she betrayed into anger; but now her disappointment made her answer sharp.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

not often

From this reading She knew that perhaps her principal hold on Augustus was her good temper, and seldom was she betrayed into anger; but now her disappointment made her answer sharp.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading She knew that perhaps her principal hold on Augustus was her good temper, and seldom was she betrayed into anger; but now her disappointment made her answer sharp.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

express in speech

From this reading I speak of them to you because you are the only person whom I can trust.”

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading She knew that perhaps her principal hold on Augustus was her good temper, and seldom was she betrayed into anger; but now her disappointment made her answer sharp.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

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

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I speak of them to you because you are the only person whom I can trust.”

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

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

From this reading I speak of them to you because you are the only person whom I can trust.”

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading I speak of them to you because you are the only person whom I can trust.”

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

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From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

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From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

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From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

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

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

in or at the place that

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

a Caucasian

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I speak of them to you because you are the only person whom I can trust.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was midwinter, and she sat over the fire in the huge stone chamber that was so difficult to warm, her great coat of lemon-colored velvet lined with white fur, thrown open on her lace gown, and the leaping glow of the firelight all over her bright beauty.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Thus Augustus to Aurora, and in these words she read his confession of utter defeat; she was deeply vexed; for some time past she had displayed ill-humor at the growing discomforts and perils of her situation; she was now at Varsovia, a barbaric place that she disliked, where Augustus had come to attend the Polish Diet that he had been forced to convoke.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading AURORA VON KÖNIGSMARCK “Sylve paludes, aggeres, hostes, victi.”--_Medal of Karl XII._ “I think you have no idea of the confusion of my affairs--nor of their apparent hopelessness.