used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We left our wandering knight of La Mancha asleep in a peasant's house at Ylihärmä.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
anew
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
(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 Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BERTEL AND REGINA.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
in a state of sleep
From this reading We left our wandering knight of La Mancha asleep in a peasant's house at Ylihärmä.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We left our wandering knight of La Mancha asleep in a peasant's house at Ylihärmä.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bertel's circuitous course during the days between can be perhaps imagined.
BERTEL
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From this reading BERTEL AND REGINA.
Bertel's
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From this reading Bertel's circuitous course during the days between can be perhaps imagined.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Bertel's circuitous course during the days between can be perhaps imagined.
Bothnia
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From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Bertel's circuitous course during the days between can be perhaps imagined.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
circuitousadjectiveUS /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading Bertel's circuitous course during the days between can be perhaps imagined.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Bertel's circuitous course during the days between can be perhaps imagined.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Bertel's circuitous course during the days between can be perhaps imagined.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Bertel's circuitous course during the days between can be perhaps imagined.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
divisible by two
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
set up or found
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We left our wandering knight of La Mancha asleep in a peasant's house at Ylihärmä.
temporary military shelter
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Bertel's circuitous course during the days between can be perhaps imagined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We left our wandering knight of La Mancha asleep in a peasant's house at Ylihärmä.
JesuitnounUS /ˈdʒeʒuːɪt/
a member of the Jesuit order
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
and nothing more
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
Kajana
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From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
Kajaneborg
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From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading We left our wandering knight of La Mancha asleep in a peasant's house at Ylihärmä.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading We left our wandering knight of La Mancha asleep in a peasant's house at Ylihärmä.
immediately past
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading We left our wandering knight of La Mancha asleep in a peasant's house at Ylihärmä.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
Mancha
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From this reading We left our wandering knight of La Mancha asleep in a peasant's house at Ylihärmä.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We left our wandering knight of La Mancha asleep in a peasant's house at Ylihärmä.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
and nothing more
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We left our wandering knight of La Mancha asleep in a peasant's house at Ylihärmä.
peasant's
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From this reading We left our wandering knight of La Mancha asleep in a peasant's house at Ylihärmä.
by chance
From this reading Bertel's circuitous course during the days between can be perhaps imagined.
REGINAnounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading BERTEL AND REGINA.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
runawaysnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪz/
plural of “runaway” — an easy victory
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
scouredadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊərd/
worn away as by water or ice or wind
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
get by special effort
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
try to get or reach
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
hard to endure
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
Uleiborg
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From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
migratory
From this reading We left our wandering knight of La Mancha asleep in a peasant's house at Ylihärmä.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We left our wandering knight of La Mancha asleep in a peasant's house at Ylihärmä.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
at the time that
From this reading Led on a false scent in his chase after the fugitives, he had scoured all the roads in East Bothnia, and even went as far up as Uleiborg, and only when he had lost every sign of them did he resolve as a last resource to seek the runaways in the far-off Kajana desert.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
window-pane
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From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading We found him again just now at Kajaneborg castle, vainly trying to secure the feared and hated Jesuit, whom he had seen through the window-pane of the wretched hut.
Ylihärmä
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From this reading We left our wandering knight of La Mancha asleep in a peasant's house at Ylihärmä.
