used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He understood also that he could not render Pan Michael a greater service than to get him his haiduk, and he was enchanted at thought of that match.
in addition
From this reading He understood also that he could not render Pan Michael a greater service than to get him his haiduk, and he was enchanted at thought of that match.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He was angry at Pan Michael, at Krysia also; it was true he would prefer that Pan Michael should marry Krysia rather than no one, but he determined to do everything to make him marry the haiduk.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And precisely because the little knight’s inclination toward Krysia was known to him, he determined to make a Ketling of her as quickly as possible.
on or to one side
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He understood also that he could not render Pan Michael a greater service than to get him his haiduk, and he was enchanted at thought of that match.
Basianoun
the second largest city in Iraq; an oil port in southern Iraq
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
for the reason that
From this reading And precisely because the little knight’s inclination toward Krysia was known to him, he determined to make a Ketling of her as quickly as possible.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He was angry at Pan Michael, at Krysia also; it was true he would prefer that Pan Michael should marry Krysia rather than no one, but he determined to do everything to make him marry the haiduk.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was angry at Pan Michael, at Krysia also; it was true he would prefer that Pan Michael should marry Krysia rather than no one, but he determined to do everything to make him marry the haiduk.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading He understood also that he could not render Pan Michael a greater service than to get him his haiduk, and he was enchanted at thought of that match.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He was angry at Pan Michael, at Krysia also; it was true he would prefer that Pan Michael should marry Krysia rather than no one, but he determined to do everything to make him marry the haiduk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He understood also that he could not render Pan Michael a greater service than to get him his haiduk, and he was enchanted at thought of that match.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
haiduk
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From this reading He understood also that he could not render Pan Michael a greater service than to get him his haiduk, and he was enchanted at thought of that match.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He understood also that he could not render Pan Michael a greater service than to get him his haiduk, and he was enchanted at thought of that match.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
how
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From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading And precisely because the little knight’s inclination toward Krysia was known to him, he determined to make a Ketling of her as quickly as possible.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
infallibly
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From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
Ketling
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From this reading And precisely because the little knight’s inclination toward Krysia was known to him, he determined to make a Ketling of her as quickly as possible.
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 Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
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 Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
knight'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “knight” — 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 And precisely because the little knight’s inclination toward Krysia was known to him, he determined to make a Ketling of her as quickly as possible.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading And precisely because the little knight’s inclination toward Krysia was known to him, he determined to make a Ketling of her as quickly as possible.
Krysia
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From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
engage in
From this reading He was angry at Pan Michael, at Krysia also; it was true he would prefer that Pan Michael should marry Krysia rather than no one, but he determined to do everything to make him marry the haiduk.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
take in marriage
From this reading He was angry at Pan Michael, at Krysia also; it was true he would prefer that Pan Michael should marry Krysia rather than no one, but he determined to do everything to make him marry the haiduk.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He understood also that he could not render Pan Michael a greater service than to get him his haiduk, and he was enchanted at thought of that match.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
not any; not one
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He understood also that he could not render Pan Michael a greater service than to get him his haiduk, and he was enchanted at thought of that match.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was angry at Pan Michael, at Krysia also; it was true he would prefer that Pan Michael should marry Krysia rather than no one, but he determined to do everything to make him marry the haiduk.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading And precisely because the little knight’s inclination toward Krysia was known to him, he determined to make a Ketling of her as quickly as possible.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading And precisely because the little knight’s inclination toward Krysia was known to him, he determined to make a Ketling of her as quickly as possible.
like better; value more highly
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
with speed
From this reading And precisely because the little knight’s inclination toward Krysia was known to him, he determined to make a Ketling of her as quickly as possible.
on the contrary
From this reading He was angry at Pan Michael, at Krysia also; it was true he would prefer that Pan Michael should marry Krysia rather than no one, but he determined to do everything to make him marry the haiduk.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading He understood also that he could not render Pan Michael a greater service than to get him his haiduk, and he was enchanted at thought of that match.
determined
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He understood also that he could not render Pan Michael a greater service than to get him his haiduk, and he was enchanted at thought of that match.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was angry at Pan Michael, at Krysia also; it was true he would prefer that Pan Michael should marry Krysia rather than no one, but he determined to do everything to make him marry the haiduk.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He understood also that he could not render Pan Michael a greater service than to get him his haiduk, and he was enchanted at thought of that match.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He was angry at Pan Michael, at Krysia also; it was true he would prefer that Pan Michael should marry Krysia rather than no one, but he determined to do everything to make him marry the haiduk.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood also that he could not render Pan Michael a greater service than to get him his haiduk, and he was enchanted at thought of that match.
precisely as stated
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Knowing Pan Michael through and through, he was convinced that if he had no choice, he would turn infallibly to Basia, with whom the old noble himself was so blindly in love that he could not get it into his head how any man could prefer another to her.
Zagloba
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From this reading Pan Zagloba knew perfectly that the little knight was more inclined toward Krysia than Basia; but for that very reason he resolved to set Krysia aside.
