a vaguely specified concern
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
(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 Raven had received him with such marked coldness, that the police officer avoided as much as possible all meetings with his Excellency.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Raven had received him with such marked coldness, that the police officer avoided as much as possible all meetings with his Excellency.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Now, however, it had become necessary to discuss some official regulations.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
Brunnow's
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From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This functionary came but rarely to the Castle in these days.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This functionary came but rarely to the Castle in these days.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading This functionary came but rarely to the Castle in these days.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading Raven had received him with such marked coldness, that the police officer avoided as much as possible all meetings with his Excellency.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
conferencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərənsəz/
plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This functionary came but rarely to the Castle in these days.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Now, however, it had become necessary to discuss some official regulations.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading Raven had received him with such marked coldness, that the police officer avoided as much as possible all meetings with his Excellency.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
functionarynounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃəneri/
a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading This functionary came but rarely to the Castle in these days.
the head of a state government
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Raven had received him with such marked coldness, that the police officer avoided as much as possible all meetings with his Excellency.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Now, however, it had become necessary to discuss some official regulations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
for more time
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Raven had received him with such marked coldness, that the police officer avoided as much as possible all meetings with his Excellency.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Raven had received him with such marked coldness, that the police officer avoided as much as possible all meetings with his Excellency.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Raven had received him with such marked coldness, that the police officer avoided as much as possible all meetings with his Excellency.
absolutely essential
From this reading Now, however, it had become necessary to discuss some official regulations.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
not any; not one
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
held or filled or in use
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Raven had received him with such marked coldness, that the police officer avoided as much as possible all meetings with his Excellency.
officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Now, however, it had become necessary to discuss some official regulations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Raven had received him with such marked coldness, that the police officer avoided as much as possible all meetings with his Excellency.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading This functionary came but rarely to the Castle in these days.
RavenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
re-established
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From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Raven had received him with such marked coldness, that the police officer avoided as much as possible all meetings with his Excellency.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading Now, however, it had become necessary to discuss some official regulations.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Now, however, it had become necessary to discuss some official regulations.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Raven had received him with such marked coldness, that the police officer avoided as much as possible all meetings with his Excellency.
SuperintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading This functionary came but rarely to the Castle in these days.
a special situation
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This functionary came but rarely to the Castle in these days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
von
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From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
at the time that
From this reading On the morning of the following day, Baron von Raven sat, as usual, busily occupied in his study, when it was announced to him that the Superintendent of Police requested an audience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For one thing, order being now completely re-established in the town, there was no longer any necessity for perpetual messages to, and conferences with, the Governor; moreover, since the affair of Brunnow's arrest.
