Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

(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 Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

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From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

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

From this reading HUSBAND AND WIFE.

plural of “anticipation” — an expectation

From this reading But it was much to be feared that poor Brutus never would realize his bright anticipations of liberty.

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

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

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

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading But it was much to be feared that poor Brutus never would realize his bright anticipations of liberty.

statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

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From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

of or relating to Fabianism

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

a social unit living together

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading But it was much to be feared that poor Brutus never would realize his bright anticipations of liberty.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

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

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

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

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

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

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

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

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

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

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading HUSBAND AND WIFE.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

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

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

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

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was much to be feared that poor Brutus never would realize his bright anticipations of liberty.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading But it was much to be feared that poor Brutus never would realize his bright anticipations of liberty.

a feeling of lack of interest or energy

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

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 About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

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

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But it was much to be feared that poor Brutus never would realize his bright anticipations of liberty.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But it was much to be feared that poor Brutus never would realize his bright anticipations of liberty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

a family name derived from name of your father or a paternal ancestor (especially with an affix (such as -son in English or O'- in Irish) added to the name of your father or a paternal ancestor)

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

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

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

participate in games or sport

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But it was much to be feared that poor Brutus never would realize his bright anticipations of liberty.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

powerful

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading But it was much to be feared that poor Brutus never would realize his bright anticipations of liberty.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

restored to a new condition

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

express in words

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

not in physical motion

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

not feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

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

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

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

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

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From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

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From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

forceful exertion

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

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

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

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

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. Fabian H----, imagined himself a second Brutus, that is to say; he was fully convinced that the time would certainly arrive when he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to renewed strength and vigor.

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

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

which person or people

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading HUSBAND AND WIFE.

in the company of; together with

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.

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

From this reading Mr. H----, and above all his puissant wife Mistress Ulrica Eugenia, her proper name, but which she had afterwards tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie--were individuals who moved in the higher classes of society, at least he who should endeavor to prove to the contrary would find the task a thankless one.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading About a half a mile from the valley--the name of which we shall conceal, as many personages who are to play a part in our little story are still living--was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present proprietor Fabian H----, had purchased one year before, and had immediately removed thither with his family.