aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
having companions or an escort
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Jurand's face became gloomy, and he looked at Zbyszko uneasily as if he were afraid he would betray himself.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
(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 The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Jurand's face became gloomy, and he looked at Zbyszko uneasily as if he were afraid he would betray himself.
for the reason that
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Jurand's face became gloomy, and he looked at Zbyszko uneasily as if he were afraid he would betray himself.
the two together, not just one
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The young _wlodyka_ tried several times to have some conversation with him.
Danusia
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From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Jurand's face became gloomy, and he looked at Zbyszko uneasily as if he were afraid he would betray himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
depressingly dark
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The young _wlodyka_ tried several times to have some conversation with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jurand's face became gloomy, and he looked at Zbyszko uneasily as if he were afraid he would betray himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
Jurand
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From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
Jurand's
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From this reading Jurand's face became gloomy, and he looked at Zbyszko uneasily as if he were afraid he would betray himself.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
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 The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
KrakownounUS /ˈkrɑːkaʊ/
an industrial city in southern Poland on the Vistula
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
being perceived or observed
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
a full supply
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
regrettingverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪŋ/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
express the need or desire for
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The young _wlodyka_ tried several times to have some conversation with him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The young _wlodyka_ tried several times to have some conversation with him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
in the near future
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
Spychow
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From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After they started from Krakow, there were plenty of opportunities during the journey, because both accompanied the princess on horseback; but as soon as Zbyszko endeavored to learn something about the secret difficulties separating him from Danusia, the conversation was suddenly ended.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The young _wlodyka_ tried several times to have some conversation with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The young _wlodyka_ tried several times to have some conversation with him.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Jurand's face became gloomy, and he looked at Zbyszko uneasily as if he were afraid he would betray himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the contrary, Zbyszko noticed that the gloomy _Pan_ of Spychow looked at him kindly, as if he were regretting that he had been obliged to refuse his request.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young _wlodyka_ tried several times to have some conversation with him.
wlodyka
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From this reading The young _wlodyka_ tried several times to have some conversation with him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jurand's face became gloomy, and he looked at Zbyszko uneasily as if he were afraid he would betray himself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young _wlodyka_ tried several times to have some conversation with him.
Zbyszko
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From this reading The next day Jurand did not avoid Zbyszko at all; and he did not prevent him from performing for Danusia, during the journey, those different services which, being her knight, he was obliged to render her.
