Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

(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 At Kassa, Mr. Zwirina was his willing ally, but now all communication between them was cut off.

a friendly nation

From this reading At Kassa, Mr. Zwirina was his willing ally, but now all communication between them was cut off.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Kassa, Mr. Zwirina was his willing ally, but now all communication between them was cut off.

a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the first place the object of his scheming had been frustrated by his enforced departure from the city.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading At Kassa, Mr. Zwirina was his willing ally, but now all communication between them was cut off.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the first place the object of his scheming had been frustrated by his enforced departure from the city.

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From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In the first place the object of his scheming had been frustrated by his enforced departure from the city.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading At Kassa, Mr. Zwirina was his willing ally, but now all communication between them was cut off.

plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading At Kassa, Mr. Zwirina was his willing ally, but now all communication between them was cut off.

the act of departing

From this reading In the first place the object of his scheming had been frustrated by his enforced departure from the city.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading In the first place the object of his scheming had been frustrated by his enforced departure from the city.

past form of “facilitate” — make easier

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

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

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place the object of his scheming had been frustrated by his enforced departure from the city.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the first place the object of his scheming had been frustrated by his enforced departure from the city.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading In the first place the object of his scheming had been frustrated by his enforced departure from the city.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Mr. Zurdoki left Kassa in rage and fury, and there were very many reasons why he should so leave it.

plural of “gentlewoman” — a woman of refinement

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

deeply religious

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading In the first place the object of his scheming had been frustrated by his enforced departure from the city.

-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

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

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading In the first place the object of his scheming had been frustrated by his enforced departure from the city.

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

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading Mr. Zurdoki left Kassa in rage and fury, and there were very many reasons why he should so leave it.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

go away from a place

From this reading Mr. Zurdoki left Kassa in rage and fury, and there were very many reasons why he should so leave it.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Mr. Zurdoki left Kassa in rage and fury, and there were very many reasons why he should so leave it.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Zurdoki left Kassa in rage and fury, and there were very many reasons why he should so leave it.

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

From this reading At Kassa, Mr. Zwirina was his willing ally, but now all communication between them was cut off.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading In the first place the object of his scheming had been frustrated by his enforced departure from the city.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At Kassa, Mr. Zwirina was his willing ally, but now all communication between them was cut off.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

and nothing more

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place the object of his scheming had been frustrated by his enforced departure from the city.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Mr. Zurdoki left Kassa in rage and fury, and there were very many reasons why he should so leave it.

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

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Mr. Zurdoki left Kassa in rage and fury, and there were very many reasons why he should so leave it.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

acting with a specific goal

From this reading In the first place the object of his scheming had been frustrated by his enforced departure from the city.

third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mr. Zurdoki left Kassa in rage and fury, and there were very many reasons why he should so leave it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Zurdoki left Kassa in rage and fury, and there were very many reasons why he should so leave it.

inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At Kassa, Mr. Zwirina was his willing ally, but now all communication between them was cut off.

in or at that place or location

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

precisely as stated

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

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

From this reading He was to have spurred on to action there the party which leaned to Vienna, and thus facilitated George Rakoczy's plan of handing over to Ferdinand of Austria the trans-Theissian counties.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading Mr. Zurdoki left Kassa in rage and fury, and there were very many reasons why he should so leave it.

at the time that

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

which person or people

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Mr. Zurdoki left Kassa in rage and fury, and there were very many reasons why he should so leave it.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading At Kassa, Mr. Zwirina was his willing ally, but now all communication between them was cut off.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

a late time of life

From this reading 'Tis a true proverb which says that the devil sends an old woman when he cannot come himself; but of course it only applies to wicked old women, for there are very many gentlewomen well advanced in years who lead a God-fearing life and do good to their fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading Mr. Zurdoki left Kassa in rage and fury, and there were very many reasons why he should so leave it.

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

From this reading At Kassa, Mr. Zwirina was his willing ally, but now all communication between them was cut off.