Chapter XVI

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

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

not being in a specified place

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

a farewell remark

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

later than; following

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading He had experienced nothing but kindness and hospitality, while the beautiful Beruna seemed quite content to pass her life in studying his amusement.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

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From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading He had experienced nothing but kindness and hospitality, while the beautiful Beruna seemed quite content to pass her life in studying his amusement.

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From this reading He had experienced nothing but kindness and hospitality, while the beautiful Beruna seemed quite content to pass her life in studying his amusement.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had experienced nothing but kindness and hospitality, while the beautiful Beruna seemed quite content to pass her life in studying his amusement.

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From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

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

From this reading He had experienced nothing but kindness and hospitality, while the beautiful Beruna seemed quite content to pass her life in studying his amusement.

traveling across

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading On the hanging precipice of rocks, the highest in Norway, a reindeer had met its death.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

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From this reading DISRAELI’S _Venetia_.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

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

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading He had experienced nothing but kindness and hospitality, while the beautiful Beruna seemed quite content to pass her life in studying his amusement.

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

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

made afraid

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading On the hanging precipice of rocks, the highest in Norway, a reindeer had met its death.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He had experienced nothing but kindness and hospitality, while the beautiful Beruna seemed quite content to pass her life in studying his amusement.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On the hanging precipice of rocks, the highest in Norway, a reindeer had met its death.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading He had experienced nothing but kindness and hospitality, while the beautiful Beruna seemed quite content to pass her life in studying his amusement.

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

From this reading He had experienced nothing but kindness and hospitality, while the beautiful Beruna seemed quite content to pass her life in studying his amusement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On the hanging precipice of rocks, the highest in Norway, a reindeer had met its death.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading He had experienced nothing but kindness and hospitality, while the beautiful Beruna seemed quite content to pass her life in studying his amusement.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had experienced nothing but kindness and hospitality, while the beautiful Beruna seemed quite content to pass her life in studying his amusement.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

engage in

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading On the hanging precipice of rocks, the highest in Norway, a reindeer had met its death.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905

From this reading On the hanging precipice of rocks, the highest in Norway, a reindeer had met its death.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

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

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the hanging precipice of rocks, the highest in Norway, a reindeer had met its death.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

go across or through

From this reading He had experienced nothing but kindness and hospitality, while the beautiful Beruna seemed quite content to pass her life in studying his amusement.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

a very steep cliff

From this reading On the hanging precipice of rocks, the highest in Norway, a reindeer had met its death.

a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He had experienced nothing but kindness and hospitality, while the beautiful Beruna seemed quite content to pass her life in studying his amusement.

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

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America

From this reading On the hanging precipice of rocks, the highest in Norway, a reindeer had met its death.

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

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading On the hanging precipice of rocks, the highest in Norway, a reindeer had met its death.

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

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He had experienced nothing but kindness and hospitality, while the beautiful Beruna seemed quite content to pass her life in studying his amusement.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading He had experienced nothing but kindness and hospitality, while the beautiful Beruna seemed quite content to pass her life in studying his amusement.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

a region of northeastern Italy on the Adriatic

From this reading DISRAELI’S _Venetia_.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

during the time that

From this reading He had experienced nothing but kindness and hospitality, while the beautiful Beruna seemed quite content to pass her life in studying his amusement.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was the afternoon of the third day after the arrival of Cadurcis at the gipsy encampment, and nothing had yet occurred to make him repent his flight from the abbey, and the choice he had made.

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

From this reading THE REINDEER’S FATE--DESOLATE SCENE--SEVERAL ASCENTS--THE FRIGHTENED PEASANTS--A COAT LOST--ESMERALDA’S VIEWS--ABSENT TREASURES--OLE RE-ENGAGED--A NEW KETTLE PROP--THE HANDSOME ARTIST--COMFORTABLE STATION--ADIEU RÖDSHEIM--OUR EXCELLENT GUIDE--CROSSING THE BRIDGE--ZACHARIAH’S ESCAPE.