used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading In passing through Lukov, he learned that Pan Yan had returned the day previous from Kalish with his wife and children, Pan Zagloba accompanying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
Byalystok
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From this reading When he reached Vilno, he held on through Grodno to Byalystok, and thence to Syedlets.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading They received him with surprise and delight, which were turned into weeping, however, when he told them the cause of his coming.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In passing through Lukov, he learned that Pan Yan had returned the day previous from Kalish with his wife and children, Pan Zagloba accompanying.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading They received him with surprise and delight, which were turned into weeping, however, when he told them the cause of his coming.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He determined, therefore, to go to them; for with whom could he take more efficient counsel touching the rescue of Pan Michael?
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading He determined, therefore, to go to them; for with whom could he take more efficient counsel touching the rescue of Pan Michael?
travel across or pass over
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
crucifixnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪks/
representation of the cross on which Jesus died
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In passing through Lukov, he learned that Pan Yan had returned the day previous from Kalish with his wife and children, Pan Zagloba accompanying.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading They received him with surprise and delight, which were turned into weeping, however, when he told them the cause of his coming.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He determined, therefore, to go to them; for with whom could he take more efficient counsel touching the rescue of Pan Michael?
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading He determined, therefore, to go to them; for with whom could he take more efficient counsel touching the rescue of Pan Michael?
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He determined, therefore, to go to them; for with whom could he take more efficient counsel touching the rescue of Pan Michael?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In passing through Lukov, he learned that Pan Yan had returned the day previous from Kalish with his wife and children, Pan Zagloba accompanying.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He determined, therefore, to go to them; for with whom could he take more efficient counsel touching the rescue of Pan Michael?
coins made of gold
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
Grodno
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From this reading When he reached Vilno, he held on through Grodno to Byalystok, and thence to Syedlets.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading When he reached Vilno, he held on through Grodno to Byalystok, and thence to Syedlets.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They received him with surprise and delight, which were turned into weeping, however, when he told them the cause of his coming.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They received him with surprise and delight, which were turned into weeping, however, when he told them the cause of his coming.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They received him with surprise and delight, which were turned into weeping, however, when he told them the cause of his coming.
inuredadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnjʊrd/
made tough by habitual exposure
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
Kalish
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From this reading In passing through Lukov, he learned that Pan Yan had returned the day previous from Kalish with his wife and children, Pan Zagloba accompanying.
Kmita
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From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In passing through Lukov, he learned that Pan Yan had returned the day previous from Kalish with his wife and children, Pan Zagloba accompanying.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
Lukov
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From this reading In passing through Lukov, he learned that Pan Yan had returned the day previous from Kalish with his wife and children, Pan Zagloba accompanying.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading He determined, therefore, to go to them; for with whom could he take more efficient counsel touching the rescue of Pan Michael?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He determined, therefore, to go to them; for with whom could he take more efficient counsel touching the rescue of Pan Michael?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he reached Vilno, he held on through Grodno to Byalystok, and thence to Syedlets.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading In passing through Lukov, he learned that Pan Yan had returned the day previous from Kalish with his wife and children, Pan Zagloba accompanying.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading In passing through Lukov, he learned that Pan Yan had returned the day previous from Kalish with his wife and children, Pan Zagloba accompanying.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he reached Vilno, he held on through Grodno to Byalystok, and thence to Syedlets.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They received him with surprise and delight, which were turned into weeping, however, when he told them the cause of his coming.
free from harm or evil
From this reading He determined, therefore, to go to them; for with whom could he take more efficient counsel touching the rescue of Pan Michael?
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In passing through Lukov, he learned that Pan Yan had returned the day previous from Kalish with his wife and children, Pan Zagloba accompanying.
done under pressure
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
splintersnounUS /ˈsplɪntərz/
wood in small pieces or splinters
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading They received him with surprise and delight, which were turned into weeping, however, when he told them the cause of his coming.
Syedlets
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From this reading When he reached Vilno, he held on through Grodno to Byalystok, and thence to Syedlets.
carry out
From this reading He determined, therefore, to go to them; for with whom could he take more efficient counsel touching the rescue of Pan Michael?
TartarsnounUS /ˈtɑːrtərz/
plural of “tartar” — a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
tearfuladjectiveUS /ˈtɪrfəl/
filled with or marked by tears
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In passing through Lukov, he learned that Pan Yan had returned the day previous from Kalish with his wife and children, Pan Zagloba accompanying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He determined, therefore, to go to them; for with whom could he take more efficient counsel touching the rescue of Pan Michael?
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading When he reached Vilno, he held on through Grodno to Byalystok, and thence to Syedlets.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He determined, therefore, to go to them; for with whom could he take more efficient counsel touching the rescue of Pan Michael?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They received him with surprise and delight, which were turned into weeping, however, when he told them the cause of his coming.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When he reached Vilno, he held on through Grodno to Byalystok, and thence to Syedlets.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They received him with surprise and delight, which were turned into weeping, however, when he told them the cause of his coming.
arousing affect
From this reading He determined, therefore, to go to them; for with whom could he take more efficient counsel touching the rescue of Pan Michael?
moved around an axis or center
From this reading They received him with surprise and delight, which were turned into weeping, however, when he told them the cause of his coming.
Vilnonoun
the capital and largest city of Lithuania; located in southeastern Lithuania
From this reading When he reached Vilno, he held on through Grodno to Byalystok, and thence to Syedlets.
showing sorrow
From this reading They received him with surprise and delight, which were turned into weeping, however, when he told them the cause of his coming.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
at the time that
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He determined, therefore, to go to them; for with whom could he take more efficient counsel touching the rescue of Pan Michael?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
Yan
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From this reading In passing through Lukov, he learned that Pan Yan had returned the day previous from Kalish with his wife and children, Pan Zagloba accompanying.
a late time of life
From this reading Some time before sunset Pan Kmita set out, blessed by his tearful wife with a crucifix, in which splinters of the Holy Cross were set in gold; and since during long years the knight had been inured to sudden journeys, when he started, he rushed forth as if to seize Tartars escaping with plunder.
Zagloba
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From this reading In passing through Lukov, he learned that Pan Yan had returned the day previous from Kalish with his wife and children, Pan Zagloba accompanying.
