Chapter II

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

From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

(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 There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

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

From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In later times they branched out into a number of houses, the members of which lost sight of one another.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading They all assembled only when there was a census at Rossyeni of the general militia of Jmud on the plain of the invited Estates.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

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From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

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From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches

From this reading In later times they branched out into a number of houses, the members of which lost sight of one another.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

a periodic count of the population

From this reading They all assembled only when there was a census at Rossyeni of the general militia of Jmud on the plain of the invited Estates.

being joined in close association

From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

presently existing

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

a social unit living together

From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading They all assembled only when there was a census at Rossyeni of the general militia of Jmud on the plain of the invited Estates.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

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

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

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

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In later times they branched out into a number of houses, the members of which lost sight of one another.

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

From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In later times they branched out into a number of houses, the members of which lost sight of one another.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading They all assembled only when there was a census at Rossyeni of the general militia of Jmud on the plain of the invited Estates.

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From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

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

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading In later times they branched out into a number of houses, the members of which lost sight of one another.

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From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

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

From this reading In later times they branched out into a number of houses, the members of which lost sight of one another.

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 There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading In later times they branched out into a number of houses, the members of which lost sight of one another.

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From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

From this reading They all assembled only when there was a census at Rossyeni of the general militia of Jmud on the plain of the invited Estates.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading In later times they branched out into a number of houses, the members of which lost sight of one another.

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From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In later times they branched out into a number of houses, the members of which lost sight of one another.

and nothing more

From this reading They all assembled only when there was a census at Rossyeni of the general militia of Jmud on the plain of the invited Estates.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In later times they branched out into a number of houses, the members of which lost sight of one another.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading They all assembled only when there was a census at Rossyeni of the general militia of Jmud on the plain of the invited Estates.

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

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

of or associated with a province

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

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From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

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

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading In later times they branched out into a number of houses, the members of which lost sight of one another.

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

From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

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

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

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

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

in the direction of

From this reading Their native nest, existing to this day, was called Billeviche; but they possessed many other estates, both in the neighborhood of Rossyeni and farther on toward Krakin, near Lauda, Shoi, Nyevyaja, and beyond Ponyevyej.

not capable of being improved on

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

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

From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.

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

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

at the time that

From this reading They all assembled only when there was a census at Rossyeni of the general militia of Jmud on the plain of the invited Estates.

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

From this reading The Billeviches had never risen to great offices, the highest they had filled were provincial; but in war they had rendered the country unsurpassed services, for which they were richly rewarded at various times.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was in Jmud a powerful family, the Billeviches, descended from Mendog, connected with many, and respected, beyond all, in the district of Rossyeni.