used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
a cherished desire
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading The Sin of the Bishop of Modenstein.
the two together, not just one
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
châteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
domineeringadjectiveUS /ˌdɑːməˈnɪrɪŋ/
tending to domineer
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
a social unit living together
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
Festenburg
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From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
fortifyingverbUS /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “fortify” — make strong or stronger
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
a man of refinement
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
social deportment
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
Modenstein
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From this reading The Sin of the Bishop of Modenstein.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
Nikolas
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From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
not any; not one
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Sin of the Bishop of Modenstein.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
and nothing more
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
outshineverbUS /ˈaʊtʃaɪn/
shine brighter than
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
Rudolf
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From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
estrangement from god
From this reading The Sin of the Bishop of Modenstein.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
surpassverbUS /sərˈpæs/
distinguish oneself
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
Tarlenheim
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From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sin of the Bishop of Modenstein.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a noble of very old and high family, and had great estates; his house being, indeed, second only to the Royal House in rank and reputation.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
which person or people
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
belonging to which person
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With King Rudolf he was not on terms of cordial friendship, for he despised the King's easy manners and carelessness of dignity, while the King had no love for a gentleman whose one object seemed to be to surpass and outshine him in the eyes of his people, and who never rested from extending and fortifying his castle until it threatened to surpass Zenda itself both in strength and magnificence.
a late time of life
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He himself was a young man of great accomplishments, of a domineering temper, and of much ambition; and he had gained distinction in the wars that marked the closing years of the reign of King Henry the Lion.
Zenda
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From this reading In the days of Rudolf III. there stood on the hill opposite the Castle of Zenda, and on the other side of the valley in which the town lies, on the site where the _château_ of Tarlenheim now is situated, a fine and strong castle belonging to Count Nikolas of Festenburg.
