Chapter XXXII

having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

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

From this reading Konrad von Hochstaden spent much of his time at Cologne and Arnold von Isenberg in Treves.

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From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading Konrad von Hochstaden spent much of his time at Cologne and Arnold von Isenberg in Treves.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

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

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Konrad von Hochstaden spent much of his time at Cologne and Arnold von Isenberg in Treves.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

(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 The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE BLACK COUNT'S DEFIANCE.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

an associate that one works with

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League

From this reading Konrad von Hochstaden spent much of his time at Cologne and Arnold von Isenberg in Treves.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

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From this reading THE BLACK COUNT'S DEFIANCE.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading THE BLACK COUNT'S DEFIANCE.

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

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

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

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

an event that happens

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

a high place

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

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

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

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

From this reading Konrad von Hochstaden spent much of his time at Cologne and Arnold von Isenberg in Treves.

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From this reading Konrad von Hochstaden spent much of his time at Cologne and Arnold von Isenberg in Treves.

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

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

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From this reading Konrad von Hochstaden spent much of his time at Cologne and Arnold von Isenberg in Treves.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

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From this reading Konrad von Hochstaden spent much of his time at Cologne and Arnold von Isenberg in Treves.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Konrad von Hochstaden spent much of his time at Cologne and Arnold von Isenberg in Treves.

not any; not one

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Konrad von Hochstaden spent much of his time at Cologne and Arnold von Isenberg in Treves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

in a dogged and pertinacious manner

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Konrad von Hochstaden spent much of his time at Cologne and Arnold von Isenberg in Treves.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

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

From this reading THE BLACK COUNT'S DEFIANCE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Konrad von Hochstaden spent much of his time at Cologne and Arnold von Isenberg in Treves.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

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

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

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From this reading Konrad von Hochstaden spent much of his time at Cologne and Arnold von Isenberg in Treves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

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From this reading Konrad von Hochstaden spent much of his time at Cologne and Arnold von Isenberg in Treves.

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

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

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

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

to a great degree

From this reading Frequent messengers kept the latter aware that nothing in particular was happening, but the former had no such interest in the progress of the contest, and was content to visit the camp at widely infrequent intervals.

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

From this reading The Lord of Cologne became somewhat tired of being reminded by his colleague that the siege, as then conducted, was following the lines laid down by himself, and not those which would better have pleased the more aggressive Lord of Treves.

a late time of life

From this reading During the two years that the siege lasted, the Archbishops did not remain in their camp on the heights as pertinaciously as their soldiers had to cling to the line around the castle.