used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That love was merely a fierce desire, for Boguslav’s heart was not capable of other feelings; but the desire was so violent that that experienced cavalier lost his head.
(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 Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
in addition
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And often in the evening, when alone with the starosta, he seized his own hair and cried,— “I am burning, Sakovich, I am burning!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sakovich found means at once.
Billevich
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From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
Boguslav
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From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
Boguslav's
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From this reading That love was merely a fierce desire, for Boguslav’s heart was not capable of other feelings; but the desire was so violent that that experienced cavalier lost his head.
the act of burning something
From this reading And often in the evening, when alone with the starosta, he seized his own hair and cried,— “I am burning, Sakovich, I am burning!”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That love was merely a fierce desire, for Boguslav’s heart was not capable of other feelings; but the desire was so violent that that experienced cavalier lost his head.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading That love was merely a fierce desire, for Boguslav’s heart was not capable of other feelings; but the desire was so violent that that experienced cavalier lost his head.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading That love was merely a fierce desire, for Boguslav’s heart was not capable of other feelings; but the desire was so violent that that experienced cavalier lost his head.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
confidantnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədɑːnt/
someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading And often in the evening, when alone with the starosta, he seized his own hair and cried,— “I am burning, Sakovich, I am burning!”
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading That love was merely a fierce desire, for Boguslav’s heart was not capable of other feelings; but the desire was so violent that that experienced cavalier lost his head.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading And often in the evening, when alone with the starosta, he seized his own hair and cried,— “I am burning, Sakovich, I am burning!”
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading That love was merely a fierce desire, for Boguslav’s heart was not capable of other feelings; but the desire was so violent that that experienced cavalier lost his head.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading That love was merely a fierce desire, for Boguslav’s heart was not capable of other feelings; but the desire was so violent that that experienced cavalier lost his head.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading That love was merely a fierce desire, for Boguslav’s heart was not capable of other feelings; but the desire was so violent that that experienced cavalier lost his head.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
set up or found
From this reading Sakovich found means at once.
obtain
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading And often in the evening, when alone with the starosta, he seized his own hair and cried,— “I am burning, Sakovich, I am burning!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading That love was merely a fierce desire, for Boguslav’s heart was not capable of other feelings; but the desire was so violent that that experienced cavalier lost his head.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
how
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From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And often in the evening, when alone with the starosta, he seized his own hair and cried,— “I am burning, Sakovich, I am burning!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
Kettling
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From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
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 Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading That love was merely a fierce desire, for Boguslav’s heart was not capable of other feelings; but the desire was so violent that that experienced cavalier lost his head.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
and nothing more
From this reading That love was merely a fierce desire, for Boguslav’s heart was not capable of other feelings; but the desire was so violent that that experienced cavalier lost his head.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
many times at short intervals
From this reading And often in the evening, when alone with the starosta, he seized his own hair and cried,— “I am burning, Sakovich, I am burning!”
on one occasion
From this reading Sakovich found means at once.
Oshmiana
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From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That love was merely a fierce desire, for Boguslav’s heart was not capable of other feelings; but the desire was so violent that that experienced cavalier lost his head.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And often in the evening, when alone with the starosta, he seized his own hair and cried,— “I am burning, Sakovich, I am burning!”
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
Panna
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From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
a human being
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
Sakovich
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From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading And often in the evening, when alone with the starosta, he seized his own hair and cried,— “I am burning, Sakovich, I am burning!”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That love was merely a fierce desire, for Boguslav’s heart was not capable of other feelings; but the desire was so violent that that experienced cavalier lost his head.
starosta
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From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
Taurogi
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From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
express in words
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading That love was merely a fierce desire, for Boguslav’s heart was not capable of other feelings; but the desire was so violent that that experienced cavalier lost his head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though Kettling was near the person of Prince Boguslav, he did not know all, and could not tell of all that was done in Taurogi, for he was blinded himself by love for Panna Billevich.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Boguslav had also another confidant, Pan Sakovich, the starosta of Oshmiana; and he alone knew how deeply the prince was involved by love for his charming captive, and what means he was using to gain her heart and her person.
at the time that
From this reading And often in the evening, when alone with the starosta, he seized his own hair and cried,— “I am burning, Sakovich, I am burning!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading And often in the evening, when alone with the starosta, he seized his own hair and cried,— “I am burning, Sakovich, I am burning!”
