Chapter XI

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

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading But he added that, sooner or later, the robbers would destroy the house, and then Michal had a most terrible fate to expect.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It is true he did not tell him the whole truth for fear of frightening him too much, or even making him lose courage altogether.

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

From this reading But he added that, sooner or later, the robbers would destroy the house, and then Michal had a most terrible fate to expect.

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

From this reading Is full of good tidings, inasmuch as it treats of the discomfiture of evil-doers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

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From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading It is true he did not tell him the whole truth for fear of frightening him too much, or even making him lose courage altogether.

excessively

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

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From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading But he added that, sooner or later, the robbers would destroy the house, and then Michal had a most terrible fate to expect.

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

From this reading It is true he did not tell him the whole truth for fear of frightening him too much, or even making him lose courage altogether.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading Is full of good tidings, inasmuch as it treats of the discomfiture of evil-doers.

divisible by two

From this reading It is true he did not tell him the whole truth for fear of frightening him too much, or even making him lose courage altogether.

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From this reading Is full of good tidings, inasmuch as it treats of the discomfiture of evil-doers.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading But he added that, sooner or later, the robbers would destroy the house, and then Michal had a most terrible fate to expect.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading But he added that, sooner or later, the robbers would destroy the house, and then Michal had a most terrible fate to expect.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading It is true he did not tell him the whole truth for fear of frightening him too much, or even making him lose courage altogether.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is true he did not tell him the whole truth for fear of frightening him too much, or even making him lose courage altogether.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading It is true he did not tell him the whole truth for fear of frightening him too much, or even making him lose courage altogether.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Is full of good tidings, inasmuch as it treats of the discomfiture of evil-doers.

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

From this reading Is full of good tidings, inasmuch as it treats of the discomfiture of evil-doers.

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

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

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

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

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

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

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

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

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

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

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From this reading Is full of good tidings, inasmuch as it treats of the discomfiture of evil-doers.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

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

From this reading Is full of good tidings, inasmuch as it treats of the discomfiture of evil-doers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Is full of good tidings, inasmuch as it treats of the discomfiture of evil-doers.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading But he added that, sooner or later, the robbers would destroy the house, and then Michal had a most terrible fate to expect.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading It is true he did not tell him the whole truth for fear of frightening him too much, or even making him lose courage altogether.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It is true he did not tell him the whole truth for fear of frightening him too much, or even making him lose courage altogether.

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From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But he added that, sooner or later, the robbers would destroy the house, and then Michal had a most terrible fate to expect.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is true he did not tell him the whole truth for fear of frightening him too much, or even making him lose courage altogether.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is true he did not tell him the whole truth for fear of frightening him too much, or even making him lose courage altogether.

held or filled or in use

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Is full of good tidings, inasmuch as it treats of the discomfiture of evil-doers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is true he did not tell him the whole truth for fear of frightening him too much, or even making him lose courage altogether.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

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From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading But he added that, sooner or later, the robbers would destroy the house, and then Michal had a most terrible fate to expect.

allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading But he added that, sooner or later, the robbers would destroy the house, and then Michal had a most terrible fate to expect.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

a person loved by another person

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

express in words

From this reading It is true he did not tell him the whole truth for fear of frightening him too much, or even making him lose courage altogether.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading But he added that, sooner or later, the robbers would destroy the house, and then Michal had a most terrible fate to expect.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

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

From this reading Is full of good tidings, inasmuch as it treats of the discomfiture of evil-doers.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But he added that, sooner or later, the robbers would destroy the house, and then Michal had a most terrible fate to expect.

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

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Is full of good tidings, inasmuch as it treats of the discomfiture of evil-doers.

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

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It is true he did not tell him the whole truth for fear of frightening him too much, or even making him lose courage altogether.

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

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading Is full of good tidings, inasmuch as it treats of the discomfiture of evil-doers.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true he did not tell him the whole truth for fear of frightening him too much, or even making him lose courage altogether.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading It is true he did not tell him the whole truth for fear of frightening him too much, or even making him lose courage altogether.

possessive form of “valentine” — a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

precisely as stated

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

a message informing of danger

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

in or at the place that

From this reading But so much he did tell him: that Catsrider, instead of taking his Michal to the parsonage which, as a curer of souls, he ought to have occupied, had remained in his father's house, where they had treated Michal very cruelly.

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

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It is true he did not tell him the whole truth for fear of frightening him too much, or even making him lose courage altogether.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Simplex had quite won Valentine's heart by warning him of the dangers threatening his sweetheart which he had overheard in the robber's camp.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But he added that, sooner or later, the robbers would destroy the house, and then Michal had a most terrible fate to expect.