Chapter XIV

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

later than; following

From this reading In truth, he was so angry that he went away, slamming the door after him, and did not appear again that day.

anew

From this reading In truth, he was so angry that he went away, slamming the door after him, and did not appear again that day.

(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 had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

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

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading In truth, he was so angry that he went away, slamming the door after him, and did not appear again that day.

any thing at all

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In truth, he was so angry that he went away, slamming the door after him, and did not appear again that day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In truth, he was so angry that he went away, slamming the door after him, and did not appear again that day.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

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

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

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

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

an attendant at the court of a sovereign

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

a female human offspring

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One fine day, Erik Grubbe was surprised to see Madam Gyldenlöve driving in to Tjele.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In truth, he was so angry that he went away, slamming the door after him, and did not appear again that day.

a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading In truth, he was so angry that he went away, slamming the door after him, and did not appear again that day.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading One fine day, Erik Grubbe was surprised to see Madam Gyldenlöve driving in to Tjele.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

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From this reading One fine day, Erik Grubbe was surprised to see Madam Gyldenlöve driving in to Tjele.

divisible by two

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading One fine day, Erik Grubbe was surprised to see Madam Gyldenlöve driving in to Tjele.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

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

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

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

From this reading One fine day, Erik Grubbe was surprised to see Madam Gyldenlöve driving in to Tjele.

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

From this reading One fine day, Erik Grubbe was surprised to see Madam Gyldenlöve driving in to Tjele.

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

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

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

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

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

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In truth, he was so angry that he went away, slamming the door after him, and did not appear again that day.

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

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

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

From this reading One fine day, Erik Grubbe was surprised to see Madam Gyldenlöve driving in to Tjele.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

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 He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

a woman of refinement

From this reading One fine day, Erik Grubbe was surprised to see Madam Gyldenlöve driving in to Tjele.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

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

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

not any; not one

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In truth, he was so angry that he went away, slamming the door after him, and did not appear again that day.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

on one occasion

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One fine day, Erik Grubbe was surprised to see Madam Gyldenlöve driving in to Tjele.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

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

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading One fine day, Erik Grubbe was surprised to see Madam Gyldenlöve driving in to Tjele.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

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

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

inflected form of “slam” — close violently

From this reading In truth, he was so angry that he went away, slamming the door after him, and did not appear again that day.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In truth, he was so angry that he went away, slamming the door after him, and did not appear again that day.

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

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

not in physical motion

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading One fine day, Erik Grubbe was surprised to see Madam Gyldenlöve driving in to Tjele.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

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

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.

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

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

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

From this reading One fine day, Erik Grubbe was surprised to see Madam Gyldenlöve driving in to Tjele.

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

From this reading One fine day, Erik Grubbe was surprised to see Madam Gyldenlöve driving in to Tjele.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading In truth, he was so angry that he went away, slamming the door after him, and did not appear again that day.

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

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

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

From this reading One fine day, Erik Grubbe was surprised to see Madam Gyldenlöve driving in to Tjele.

accept gladly

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

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

From this reading In truth, he was so angry that he went away, slamming the door after him, and did not appear again that day.

at the time that

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

during the time that

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When he had slept on the matter, however, he grew more civil, and even treated his daughter with an almost respectful affection, while his manner took on some of the formal graces of the old courtier.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading He knew at once that something was wrong, since she came thus without servants or anything, and when he learned the facts, it was no warm welcome he gave her.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It had occurred to him that, after all, there was no great harm done, for even though there had been some little disagreement between the young people, Marie was still Madam Gyldenlöve, and no doubt matters could easily be brought back into the old rut again.