Chapter V

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

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

surprising greatly

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

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

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

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

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

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

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading ‘Which is Chelminsky?’ asked the Hetman, and learning that it was I, ‘What, the son of our good captain, under Hmelnisky?’ he asked with interest.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading See us now at the headquarters of the Hetman or chief of the Registered Cossacks, by name Doroshenko.

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

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading I blushed, and said that so it was.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading See us now at the headquarters of the Hetman or chief of the Registered Cossacks, by name Doroshenko.

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

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading ‘Which is Chelminsky?’ asked the Hetman, and learning that it was I, ‘What, the son of our good captain, under Hmelnisky?’ he asked with interest.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

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

From this reading ‘Which is Chelminsky?’ asked the Hetman, and learning that it was I, ‘What, the son of our good captain, under Hmelnisky?’ he asked with interest.

a person who is in charge

From this reading See us now at the headquarters of the Hetman or chief of the Registered Cossacks, by name Doroshenko.

plural of “cossack” — a member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia

From this reading See us now at the headquarters of the Hetman or chief of the Registered Cossacks, by name Doroshenko.

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

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

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

From this reading See us now at the headquarters of the Hetman or chief of the Registered Cossacks, by name Doroshenko.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

set up or found

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

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

From this reading ‘Which is Chelminsky?’ asked the Hetman, and learning that it was I, ‘What, the son of our good captain, under Hmelnisky?’ he asked with interest.

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

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading See us now at the headquarters of the Hetman or chief of the Registered Cossacks, by name Doroshenko.

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

From this reading See us now at the headquarters of the Hetman or chief of the Registered Cossacks, by name Doroshenko.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

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

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

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

From this reading ‘Which is Chelminsky?’ asked the Hetman, and learning that it was I, ‘What, the son of our good captain, under Hmelnisky?’ he asked with interest.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

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

From this reading ‘Which is Chelminsky?’ asked the Hetman, and learning that it was I, ‘What, the son of our good captain, under Hmelnisky?’ he asked with interest.

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

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading ‘Which is Chelminsky?’ asked the Hetman, and learning that it was I, ‘What, the son of our good captain, under Hmelnisky?’ he asked with interest.

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

From this reading ‘Which is Chelminsky?’ asked the Hetman, and learning that it was I, ‘What, the son of our good captain, under Hmelnisky?’ he asked with interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading ‘Which is Chelminsky?’ asked the Hetman, and learning that it was I, ‘What, the son of our good captain, under Hmelnisky?’ he asked with interest.

the act of departing

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

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

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading See us now at the headquarters of the Hetman or chief of the Registered Cossacks, by name Doroshenko.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

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

From this reading See us now at the headquarters of the Hetman or chief of the Registered Cossacks, by name Doroshenko.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading See us now at the headquarters of the Hetman or chief of the Registered Cossacks, by name Doroshenko.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading See us now at the headquarters of the Hetman or chief of the Registered Cossacks, by name Doroshenko.

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

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

the property of being smooth and shiny

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

with speed

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading See us now at the headquarters of the Hetman or chief of the Registered Cossacks, by name Doroshenko.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I blushed, and said that so it was.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See us now at the headquarters of the Hetman or chief of the Registered Cossacks, by name Doroshenko.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

a male human offspring

From this reading ‘Which is Chelminsky?’ asked the Hetman, and learning that it was I, ‘What, the son of our good captain, under Hmelnisky?’ he asked with interest.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

successive (without a break)

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

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

From this reading See us now at the headquarters of the Hetman or chief of the Registered Cossacks, by name Doroshenko.

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

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

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

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

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

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading ‘Which is Chelminsky?’ asked the Hetman, and learning that it was I, ‘What, the son of our good captain, under Hmelnisky?’ he asked with interest.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading See us now at the headquarters of the Hetman or chief of the Registered Cossacks, by name Doroshenko.

a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

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

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was Mazeppa who so quickly found a new career for both of us, and that by his amazing assurance; for he rode straight to the Court of the Hetman (who holds his head, be it remembered, as high as the Polish King himself, though in a measure his vassal), and demanded employment, stating our names and the places we came from, but preserving silence--be sure--upon the reason for our leaving home.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading ‘Which is Chelminsky?’ asked the Hetman, and learning that it was I, ‘What, the son of our good captain, under Hmelnisky?’ he asked with interest.

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

From this reading ‘Which is Chelminsky?’ asked the Hetman, and learning that it was I, ‘What, the son of our good captain, under Hmelnisky?’ he asked with interest.

which person or people

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

belonging to which person

From this reading These Registered Cossacks are they whose names are entered in the book as adherents of the King of Poland: they are thus distinguished from those others who espouse the cause of the Tsar of Russia.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ‘Which is Chelminsky?’ asked the Hetman, and learning that it was I, ‘What, the son of our good captain, under Hmelnisky?’ he asked with interest.