Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The Bohemian got much important information from Mikolaj of Dlugolas, treating of private affairs as well as of the war.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

in the past

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

(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 Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading As to the war, old Mikolaj informed him all that he had already heard in Szczytno.

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

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

from appearances alone

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

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

From this reading The Bohemian got much important information from Mikolaj of Dlugolas, treating of private affairs as well as of the war.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling

From this reading The Bohemian got much important information from Mikolaj of Dlugolas, treating of private affairs as well as of the war.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

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

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

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

From this reading The Bohemian got much important information from Mikolaj of Dlugolas, treating of private affairs as well as of the war.

a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

set up or found

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Bohemian got much important information from Mikolaj of Dlugolas, treating of private affairs as well as of the war.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The Bohemian got much important information from Mikolaj of Dlugolas, treating of private affairs as well as of the war.

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

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

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

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading As to the war, old Mikolaj informed him all that he had already heard in Szczytno.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As to the war, old Mikolaj informed him all that he had already heard in Szczytno.

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

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

of great significance or value

From this reading The Bohemian got much important information from Mikolaj of Dlugolas, treating of private affairs as well as of the war.

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

From this reading As to the war, old Mikolaj informed him all that he had already heard in Szczytno.

a message received and understood

From this reading The Bohemian got much important information from Mikolaj of Dlugolas, treating of private affairs as well as of the war.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading As to the war, old Mikolaj informed him all that he had already heard in Szczytno.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

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

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

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 Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

held dear

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

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

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

the force of workers available

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

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

From this reading The Bohemian got much important information from Mikolaj of Dlugolas, treating of private affairs as well as of the war.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Bohemian got much important information from Mikolaj of Dlugolas, treating of private affairs as well as of the war.

-ing form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading As to the war, old Mikolaj informed him all that he had already heard in Szczytno.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

and nothing more

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

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

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The Bohemian got much important information from Mikolaj of Dlugolas, treating of private affairs as well as of the war.

a German inhabitant of Prussia

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

the season of growth

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

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

From this reading As to the war, old Mikolaj informed him all that he had already heard in Szczytno.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

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

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

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

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading The Bohemian got much important information from Mikolaj of Dlugolas, treating of private affairs as well as of the war.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The Bohemian got much important information from Mikolaj of Dlugolas, treating of private affairs as well as of the war.

the capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

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

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The Bohemian got much important information from Mikolaj of Dlugolas, treating of private affairs as well as of the war.

in or at the place that

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

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

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Prince and Princess Janusz had left with part of the court for the spring fishing at Czerska, of which sport he was extremely fond, and loved it above all others.

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

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

but in spite of that

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.

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

From this reading First he learned that Macko had apparently given up his intended route to Zmudz, the "Prussian enclosure," that a few days ago he had left for Warsaw where he found the princely pair.

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

From this reading All Zmudz, as one man, had risen in arms against the Germans, and Prince Witold not only had refused to help the Order against the unhappy Zmudzians, but had not yet declared war against them, and was negotiating with them; but meanwhile he supplied the Zmudzians with money, men, horses and corn.