Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

later than; following

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

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

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

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

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

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From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

become glassy; lose clear vision

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading For protection he had only a quick brain, his courage, and his secret.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

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

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

rid of obstructions

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

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

From this reading For protection he had only a quick brain, his courage, and his secret.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

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

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

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

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

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

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

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

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

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

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

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

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

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 Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

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 There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

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 Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

the force of workers available

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

a person who carries a message

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

a particular point in time

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

not any; not one

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

not one, and not any

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

many times at short intervals

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

and nothing more

From this reading For protection he had only a quick brain, his courage, and his secret.

plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

participate in games or sport

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading For protection he had only a quick brain, his courage, and his secret.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading For protection he had only a quick brain, his courage, and his secret.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

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From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

except for; apart from

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading For protection he had only a quick brain, his courage, and his secret.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

having a supporting base

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

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From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

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

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

up to a particular time

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

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

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

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

From this reading His image is one that memory holds clear and distinct, though time may blur the shape of greater and better men, and the position in which he was that morning gives play enough to the imagination.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

in or at the place that

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

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

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

which person or people

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

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

From this reading Save for Rischenheim, a broken reed, and Bauer, who was gone, none knew where, he stood alone against a kingdom which he had robbed of its head, and a band of resolute men who would know no rest and no security so long as he lived.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet he could not fly--he was without resources till his cousin furnished them--and at any moment his opponents might find themselves able to declare the king’s death and raise the city in hue and cry after him.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading There rises often before my mind the picture of young Rupert, standing where Rischenheim left him, awaiting the return of his messenger and watching for some sign that should declare to Strelsau the death of its king which his own hand had wrought.