used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading She was even afraid of the rockets and paper dragons which were used at the celebration at the conclusion of the grape harvest every year.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading On the evening of the merrymaking Marie was afraid to go to bed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading She was even afraid of the rockets and paper dragons which were used at the celebration at the conclusion of the grape harvest every year.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "We shall manage somehow to live through it," was the count's mental comment on the news.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading She was even afraid of the rockets and paper dragons which were used at the celebration at the conclusion of the grape harvest every year.
conflagrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
a very intense and uncontrolled fire
From this reading He knew Marie's horror of fire--how she suffered with terror when she saw a conflagration, no matter how distant.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
count's
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From this reading "We shall manage somehow to live through it," was the count's mental comment on the news.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
the act of departing
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading He knew Marie's horror of fire--how she suffered with terror when she saw a conflagration, no matter how distant.
dragonsnounUS /ˈdræɡənz/
plural of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading She was even afraid of the rockets and paper dragons which were used at the celebration at the conclusion of the grape harvest every year.
dragoonverb
compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
divisible by two
From this reading She was even afraid of the rockets and paper dragons which were used at the celebration at the conclusion of the grape harvest every year.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening of the merrymaking Marie was afraid to go to bed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She was even afraid of the rockets and paper dragons which were used at the celebration at the conclusion of the grape harvest every year.
Fertöszeg
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From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He knew Marie's horror of fire--how she suffered with terror when she saw a conflagration, no matter how distant.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the evening of the merrymaking Marie was afraid to go to bed.
the act of departing
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
grapenounUS /ɡreɪp/
any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading She was even afraid of the rockets and paper dragons which were used at the celebration at the conclusion of the grape harvest every year.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading She was even afraid of the rockets and paper dragons which were used at the celebration at the conclusion of the grape harvest every year.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew Marie's horror of fire--how she suffered with terror when she saw a conflagration, no matter how distant.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
intense and profound fear
From this reading He knew Marie's horror of fire--how she suffered with terror when she saw a conflagration, no matter how distant.
how
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From this reading He knew Marie's horror of fire--how she suffered with terror when she saw a conflagration, no matter how distant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
a message received and understood
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We shall manage somehow to live through it," was the count's mental comment on the news.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew Marie's horror of fire--how she suffered with terror when she saw a conflagration, no matter how distant.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
immediately past
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "We shall manage somehow to live through it," was the count's mental comment on the news.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "We shall manage somehow to live through it," was the count's mental comment on the news.
Marie
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From this reading On the evening of the merrymaking Marie was afraid to go to bed.
Marie's
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From this reading He knew Marie's horror of fire--how she suffered with terror when she saw a conflagration, no matter how distant.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He knew Marie's horror of fire--how she suffered with terror when she saw a conflagration, no matter how distant.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading "We shall manage somehow to live through it," was the count's mental comment on the news.
Mercatoris
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From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
merrymakingnoun
a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity
From this reading On the evening of the merrymaking Marie was afraid to go to bed.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "We shall manage somehow to live through it," was the count's mental comment on the news.
not any; not one
From this reading He knew Marie's horror of fire--how she suffered with terror when she saw a conflagration, no matter how distant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew Marie's horror of fire--how she suffered with terror when she saw a conflagration, no matter how distant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading She was even afraid of the rockets and paper dragons which were used at the celebration at the conclusion of the grape harvest every year.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
regattanounUS /rɪˈɡɑːtə/
a meeting for boat races
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
rocketsnounUS /ˈrɑːkəts/
plural of “rocket” — any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading She was even afraid of the rockets and paper dragons which were used at the celebration at the conclusion of the grape harvest every year.
cut with a saw
From this reading He knew Marie's horror of fire--how she suffered with terror when she saw a conflagration, no matter how distant.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall manage somehow to live through it," was the count's mental comment on the news.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew Marie's horror of fire--how she suffered with terror when she saw a conflagration, no matter how distant.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading "We shall manage somehow to live through it," was the count's mental comment on the news.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He knew Marie's horror of fire--how she suffered with terror when she saw a conflagration, no matter how distant.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading He knew Marie's horror of fire--how she suffered with terror when she saw a conflagration, no matter how distant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "We shall manage somehow to live through it," was the count's mental comment on the news.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She was even afraid of the rockets and paper dragons which were used at the celebration at the conclusion of the grape harvest every year.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
Vavel
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From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We shall manage somehow to live through it," was the count's mental comment on the news.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was even afraid of the rockets and paper dragons which were used at the celebration at the conclusion of the grape harvest every year.
at the time that
From this reading He knew Marie's horror of fire--how she suffered with terror when she saw a conflagration, no matter how distant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was even afraid of the rockets and paper dragons which were used at the celebration at the conclusion of the grape harvest every year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At last, one day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information that the dragoon regiment was going to change its quarters, and that the departure from Fertöszeg would be celebrated by various amusements, among them a regatta with colored lanterns on the lake and magnificent fireworks on the shore.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading She was even afraid of the rockets and paper dragons which were used at the celebration at the conclusion of the grape harvest every year.
